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 443793 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 443827 epoch_slot_no: 11827 block_no: 443771 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2990 time: 2018-01-04 15:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60ed53527bc39dcd54931a90cde4fe49384565b8f533c8196f7a3b0e2e61d076Block Operator
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