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 4402620 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4404667 epoch_slot_no: 19867 block_no: 4402443 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1766 time: 2020-07-09 12:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe28e6464686868582a041e2cdd5a39e5055270b39d81fd5929326fcf72b40ddbBlock Operator
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