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 445717 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 445751 epoch_slot_no: 13751 block_no: 445695 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2018-01-05 02:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc098a7d23a8bbba6997ff00f6fa465fa8c7a508d32d177f47d065943068c2e4bBlock Operator
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