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 446126 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 446160 epoch_slot_no: 14160 block_no: 446104 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-05 04:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36f9ab514fb0cf61be028ee3b74816ce2e797c632c1d551a5753334fff41c61fBlock Operator
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