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 446969 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 447003 epoch_slot_no: 15003 block_no: 446947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1343 time: 2018-01-05 09:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8685950de69f64e9eb1259762c3707cec20e0e197f43702e1a402e146da60f39Block Operator
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