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 443655 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 443689 epoch_slot_no: 11689 block_no: 443633 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-04 14:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3528dda2eddefb571af9177d55873ade73fef4a553f185b7115aaad55f1f96daBlock Operator
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