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 446197 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 446231 epoch_slot_no: 14231 block_no: 446175 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1890 time: 2018-01-05 04:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x919ac5e29257b179e8781d33d0266bb36c9a5237e7b9ddc17ef4d2be0f72c9bcBlock Operator
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