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 443321 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 443355 epoch_slot_no: 11355 block_no: 443299 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-01-04 12:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ddc0667f8054b12fe378004a4f2f991b3b60e482430f8f75928476dbff9407eBlock Operator
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