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 442690 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 442724 epoch_slot_no: 10724 block_no: 442668 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1559 time: 2018-01-04 09:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0509cdf8f0668f30cbe949820a247212389099838264f681a80ce791e44aff9aBlock Operator
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