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 444948 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 444982 epoch_slot_no: 12982 block_no: 444926 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1171 time: 2018-01-04 21:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29ea30273e452d97ca6dbb0ab8715fbc648b4932f5560fda3804acac7357e32aBlock Operator
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