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 4402704 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4404751 epoch_slot_no: 19951 block_no: 4402527 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4454 time: 2020-07-09 12:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eb2f2459d7576b3ee48b2071e78b0ee33eaab8b47b9473535ab402c6047a125Block Operator
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