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 4402581 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4404628 epoch_slot_no: 19828 block_no: 4402404 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2273 time: 2020-07-09 11:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf626c03d42197f2eb98457b93bcb4ddcf4124ab34aec9ef8cb15beb69a9c7e47Block Operator
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