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 4402697 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4404744 epoch_slot_no: 19944 block_no: 4402520 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2851 time: 2020-07-09 12:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4606f5eec5125b0f9a1c7c50197c62a659c21aeb9946a777832c29c8126eb8d9Block Operator
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