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 442209 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 442243 epoch_slot_no: 10243 block_no: 442187 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-04 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b94612ef467bfbd6c256b4d14ef5659808e24b0062c4d8d73c2d3fdd50ebf78Block Operator
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