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 4402005 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4404052 epoch_slot_no: 19252 block_no: 4401828 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3263 time: 2020-07-09 08:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeaf21030ac3cac66d25a8bf7467cfa4a1f6f7337d0914f9c6273151011def9dBlock Operator
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