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 444161 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 444195 epoch_slot_no: 12195 block_no: 444139 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1378 time: 2018-01-04 17:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe323d41b6fd57f5f8310b5d779e2927973f2071b680697b75ff64f17d210af1Block Operator
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