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 4402128 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4404175 epoch_slot_no: 19375 block_no: 4401951 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2609 time: 2020-07-09 09:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d485336457f87e6b4113d185ecd9ecfddbc29194a6eda570d6fa15b4cb4b1ceBlock Operator
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