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 444714 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 444748 epoch_slot_no: 12748 block_no: 444692 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-04 20:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e388fa9eecf3361e8b341d2a32a0971d6fdcb83cd245996932a59dea68a99dfBlock Operator
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