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 4402694 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4404741 epoch_slot_no: 19941 block_no: 4402517 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6170 time: 2020-07-09 12:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6507bbfb733cfe5608db4d2d55c628d72e2239ce0d4af79848abfd3ac8f76f8Block Operator
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