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 444143 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 444177 epoch_slot_no: 12177 block_no: 444121 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-01-04 17:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x00b72bac6ba0f9d39895dd18f7537224e3d2bdf3db742f91c38da0a2ca3e46c6Block Operator
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