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 443756 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 443790 epoch_slot_no: 11790 block_no: 443734 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2270 time: 2018-01-04 15:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd5ac4f370ba0edef91b4cfcad2d259e014f27c996ed6de168e71935c76663f1Block Operator
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