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 443027 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 443061 epoch_slot_no: 11061 block_no: 443005 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-04 11:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x181706e6a1bc27381960909541aceee2f3c8d4c417e4f65aa7e6b22f8f8f5f00Block Operator
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