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 444931 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 444965 epoch_slot_no: 12965 block_no: 444909 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-01-04 21:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37ef44a0ee2fae2c7cf28face3d9e371495c81ed60c5afcd033c59c46553af9eBlock Operator
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