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 442203 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 442237 epoch_slot_no: 10237 block_no: 442181 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-04 06:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f2e15d9f5f1799aa3b903aeb736b969254daf5e4215c55a30e9a89d0354eba8Block Operator
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