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 4402149 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4404196 epoch_slot_no: 19396 block_no: 4401972 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2005 time: 2020-07-09 09:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcb302f68cd728a88c44731d6b676fa191f9eb2203bdb9a6b10dda6a8254cc3aBlock Operator
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