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 442048 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 442082 epoch_slot_no: 10082 block_no: 442026 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1021 time: 2018-01-04 05:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x083d7758be6af6e86f01067721b4c7b91b5534c546933257021fdc49a8c8b99aBlock Operator
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