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 442559 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 442593 epoch_slot_no: 10593 block_no: 442537 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1731 time: 2018-01-04 08:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5b06ce51972a0d82fc0ea1e39f620811dc185f4c493202d2b415233b910001aBlock Operator
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