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 4402749 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4404796 epoch_slot_no: 19996 block_no: 4402572 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2020-07-09 12:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0625006355b23dcefeb9e0633eb959d36afeef987eeddc6337548f00e390c38fBlock Operator
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