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 443226 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 443260 epoch_slot_no: 11260 block_no: 443204 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1202 time: 2018-01-04 12:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba6a7f920133dd711c58ce9acd176a86893d42af8a95613886e9331e5d70280dBlock Operator
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