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 442789 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 442823 epoch_slot_no: 10823 block_no: 442767 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-01-04 09:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ebe71552903a4c9473abf8c784e3bceec5bb59eeaef20c8893f15fd3dca9e5fBlock Operator
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