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 442765 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 442799 epoch_slot_no: 10799 block_no: 442743 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2372 time: 2018-01-04 09:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x251dff5ffaea4284f9f06aea0979ef40550fe862d543efc9e846aece690283a2Block Operator
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