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 444853 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 444887 epoch_slot_no: 12887 block_no: 444831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2468 time: 2018-01-04 21:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35da89ce297eddb1bafdc158ae9407ea5b935d495820a32e9f5223e8dd98f198Block Operator
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