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 4402452 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4404499 epoch_slot_no: 19699 block_no: 4402275 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5150 time: 2020-07-09 11:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dd4085a434ae433fa90811b8c1d792fd1a7b9747f10321d0ab6b02991a47414Block Operator
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