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 443838 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 443872 epoch_slot_no: 11872 block_no: 443816 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-04 15:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01c1d2fb3c74b466c0b63a4b5a2f0286261983c00037bcee3350ea243bcf7669Block Operator
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