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 444432 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 444466 epoch_slot_no: 12466 block_no: 444410 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-04 19:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2f6e7b056410d9fc78a0fe8a1974aa39c7f0b642512260e6bff9e3c1fc62f14Block Operator
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