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 4402640 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4404687 epoch_slot_no: 19887 block_no: 4402463 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5041 time: 2020-07-09 12:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37db688689f471b12466725c5d0f3158427fdf449081807a31c2827a4c0e3debBlock Operator
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