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 442703 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 442737 epoch_slot_no: 10737 block_no: 442681 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2287 time: 2018-01-04 09:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf141a87b06d5085584f3a9cdfbac47808b25384e892a59e25219a4589586dcdbBlock Operator
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