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 446691 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 446725 epoch_slot_no: 14725 block_no: 446669 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1341 time: 2018-01-05 07:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x841e50110421c2d1fb4a05ccee2026a3eb06ae0139aacd5b4b430dee26abf9c7Block Operator
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