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 4402345 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4404392 epoch_slot_no: 19592 block_no: 4402168 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2903 time: 2020-07-09 10:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ac0649a9ec723cac109e31aad02d01ebca0f6160f15f4c54cfe0d780574dadaBlock Operator
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