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 444319 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 444353 epoch_slot_no: 12353 block_no: 444297 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2453 time: 2018-01-04 18:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a8df40ddfb57f19d4ad3e607e49d9530a96825ae4a2977bdaae6d3f9f2a6151Block Operator
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