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 446863 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 446897 epoch_slot_no: 14897 block_no: 446841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2018-01-05 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13613939b33d6d68a4ddc537c1a9b3fa7d98c1df1b2a260f2ec11a14e00ea79bBlock Operator
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