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 442553 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 442587 epoch_slot_no: 10587 block_no: 442531 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1921 time: 2018-01-04 08:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x795535ff6c245ec8e07c9405ca2159b7adb66d399b526471d66f6c34f30a3780Block Operator
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