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 442565 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 442599 epoch_slot_no: 10599 block_no: 442543 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-04 08:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bf5be3e8d83ce832003aa8846bcf91c0c379d32ad5c2de1a1a3a9253c5a6736Block Operator
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