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 442311 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 442345 epoch_slot_no: 10345 block_no: 442289 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2018-01-04 07:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92a1e167173ffdc2ab1e3e4d25d13372b6ee9039848d7deff532c08e489b4ab9Block Operator
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