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 442491 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 442525 epoch_slot_no: 10525 block_no: 442469 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-04 08:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x332819305c44398d17c9199be559e1680a3490a61fb32b7e9d60d80e3f3367dcBlock Operator
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