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 442083 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 442117 epoch_slot_no: 10117 block_no: 442061 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-04 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab3e5381266e21050a0b561c14b78b119d7164a684a2f3b42db7269ff6c435b2Block Operator
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