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 446108 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 446142 epoch_slot_no: 14142 block_no: 446086 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1343 time: 2018-01-05 04:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd61f7d440b5746ed46b32a6486ee71910746a2b2bcb5e4e1ee3fdc5d5528653bBlock Operator
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