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 4402556 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4404603 epoch_slot_no: 19803 block_no: 4402379 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3603 time: 2020-07-09 11:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45a106bede090d164425cad010f06df6e664a94ed9d1876cf135cfea7526eb74Block Operator
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