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 4402256 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4404303 epoch_slot_no: 19503 block_no: 4402079 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4285 time: 2020-07-09 10:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3403f216ec56c3ab3ae786685927484a991c0c1e07997d6c4350f963fc056139Block Operator
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