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 446619 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 446653 epoch_slot_no: 14653 block_no: 446597 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1532 time: 2018-01-05 07:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb830a728f696fcdf6f31340ea5992b4cc2c8f085b8bc96c5a094729a20818d4eBlock Operator
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