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 4402385 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4404432 epoch_slot_no: 19632 block_no: 4402208 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 929 time: 2020-07-09 10:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc906435f18da8926153dfce32580b5ba1796ea204b959740617356dc410d898Block Operator
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