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 445874 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 445908 epoch_slot_no: 13908 block_no: 445852 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1085 time: 2018-01-05 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9aa2901e8a2c224d366a8c10e0c02cd1e737bbc32fab69a91419db05bc9a5c0Block Operator
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