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 4402375 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4404422 epoch_slot_no: 19622 block_no: 4402198 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4008 time: 2020-07-09 10:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f69aa0229f13b793a23554286cc4e7f502aa535a6a2129355c495249430a697Block Operator
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