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 446828 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 446862 epoch_slot_no: 14862 block_no: 446806 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2018-01-05 08:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb80e55575726a0b6197b526eb40a1a4a3ec0c85ccd2b02e15d42e9dc6848b1e4Block Operator
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