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 445413 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 445447 epoch_slot_no: 13447 block_no: 445391 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1167 time: 2018-01-05 00:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4f3ebb0398fe404078c8e51049ba2df8ded58645d601a24a74a286aa44e2dc9Block Operator
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