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 442727 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 442761 epoch_slot_no: 10761 block_no: 442705 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-04 09:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7fc84c7281498527a9507e856f4d67a104e0e5951190df0bcd67fa87dfa193fBlock Operator
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