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 443373 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 443407 epoch_slot_no: 11407 block_no: 443351 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1567 time: 2018-01-04 13:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf2b79f7eb355e4f9532e8b67518b6260b5bf6659dea497a686e87cd5ac9e0f7Block Operator
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