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 442064 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 442098 epoch_slot_no: 10098 block_no: 442042 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1563 time: 2018-01-04 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a9ad94ab6d400692d58c48f4e8e44f5d244cc3915be1d92e405838c51d4a05eBlock Operator
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