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 4402431 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4404478 epoch_slot_no: 19678 block_no: 4402254 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1763 time: 2020-07-09 11:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x735e9456aae61caae0538ab29955418348cc721d94c829c479944aa60411f635Block Operator
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