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 4402089 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4404136 epoch_slot_no: 19336 block_no: 4401912 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4626 time: 2020-07-09 09:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834a09abe2f5a0a8670b8bab5f1e98fdfd23d4a874f486b14a5a3e85e5458a19Block Operator
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