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 4402289 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4404336 epoch_slot_no: 19536 block_no: 4402112 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2020-07-09 10:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe56d5af604e1bbe3ad96d579e88494a440b1ca6666c75cfc1f70a11029338b32Block Operator
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