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 4402656 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4404703 epoch_slot_no: 19903 block_no: 4402479 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1970 time: 2020-07-09 12:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb1fc6f68eb6e69c15de0e31c64b13c2f8e6b5f9c12f27bfcf8160f2e3756cbcBlock Operator
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