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 444915 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 444949 epoch_slot_no: 12949 block_no: 444893 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-01-04 21:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b62997b2838775eb4b970bbf55cbced243c8931bbdd857d24b437a1c7564c33Block Operator
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