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 4402237 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4404284 epoch_slot_no: 19484 block_no: 4402060 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1492 time: 2020-07-09 09:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe79d004cd8b82d48a314e590cea5aca56b9608a97387f53a3cf3bd5e637a55dBlock Operator
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