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 4402305 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4404352 epoch_slot_no: 19552 block_no: 4402128 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3588 time: 2020-07-09 10:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd51b0a1f05d512394e5efdcf4f508528261731e6fdf42849b4e46c3267bfc181Block Operator
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