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 446964 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 446998 epoch_slot_no: 14998 block_no: 446942 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1528 time: 2018-01-05 09:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f5b990ae39b404734f1b3ab76d2df70d4887274dd7dc30e2c94bf46a0d36a4eBlock Operator
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