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 445626 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 445660 epoch_slot_no: 13660 block_no: 445604 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2018-01-05 01:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc3ef74b5913a95b568a0c004db0c93240f5b059e8e3820bb7a5b909ed3e41c0Block Operator
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