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 443182 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 443216 epoch_slot_no: 11216 block_no: 443160 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1914 time: 2018-01-04 12:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30bb1bbc57dc0f477cf1eeef134b8a4b8157ee3a4635af2107c314efb8e19ea4Block Operator
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