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 441489 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 441523 epoch_slot_no: 9523 block_no: 441467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-04 02:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33b91c91af318ed8263d46916dfd25ffaebeb6bc2d9e90b9d56459831837c844Block Operator
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