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 442453 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 442487 epoch_slot_no: 10487 block_no: 442431 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2649 time: 2018-01-04 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26cfb180155758ce027334b9b3dcc34a996fe79c3226e85bd6d2103e7baf1a6eBlock Operator
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