A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 441271 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 441305 epoch_slot_no: 9305 block_no: 441249 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-04 01:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9d2947af8378b51b6270e8943689c02cd545f039184f57c1952df4de896b45fBlock Operator
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