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 446649 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 446683 epoch_slot_no: 14683 block_no: 446627 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-05 07:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c95d5ad625f7a847d460d62196c80c063d112b5eea6b0dc97c44e9cc1fb41e4Block Operator
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