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 442096 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 442130 epoch_slot_no: 10130 block_no: 442074 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-04 06:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83eb6fdeb31e84d1694efcda21ce0405e53255c6ec0b724422a7c7f9ccb16572Block Operator
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