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 448182 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 448216 epoch_slot_no: 16216 block_no: 448160 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 986 time: 2018-01-05 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32c1c66739f639467dab190485b79193f03df9806c929de4d051b7d35d270740Block Operator
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