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 4402397 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4404444 epoch_slot_no: 19644 block_no: 4402220 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3277 time: 2020-07-09 10:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfd704fcb034e5cc4c542fd85b7c80bd754516472ae963aaf69c62ca60753435Block Operator
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