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 4402606 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4404653 epoch_slot_no: 19853 block_no: 4402429 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2058 time: 2020-07-09 12:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b62ae5393898eb50d1280954835ca12399788e7dcd5c035385ffd13f4fcb95Block Operator
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