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 4402696 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4404743 epoch_slot_no: 19943 block_no: 4402519 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1780 time: 2020-07-09 12:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41dc5ff38f90cf6de4acb3ea19eb8ec8a84b96304d98c9976a75888a2137f77eBlock Operator
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