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 448042 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 448076 epoch_slot_no: 16076 block_no: 448020 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2018-01-05 15:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5a9ba219b7df170849eb45604d61ecfcb85ef155d656e11d45bb8509b2a490eBlock Operator
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