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 4402142 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4404189 epoch_slot_no: 19389 block_no: 4401965 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2815 time: 2020-07-09 09:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1fbc85c8594081f0f64f8286d4db1adc0546888e4880481bead2eef3029c0d3Block Operator
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