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 446353 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 446387 epoch_slot_no: 14387 block_no: 446331 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 986 time: 2018-01-05 05:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8452a398e5f483b96c6635bd35975b2937cde8d8fe36fe8ef99ee33cf52dc289Block Operator
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