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 442239 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 442273 epoch_slot_no: 10273 block_no: 442217 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2018-01-04 06:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e587d3ddb298c0db089f2c0f85909d764194edee8e8707bd02ee2397a283336Block Operator
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