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 4402757 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4404804 epoch_slot_no: 20004 block_no: 4402580 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1972 time: 2020-07-09 12:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10c741669dd7ceab19c36a9b38ad2a2425f75a4552b0a7739a44ff5d79a2ae7fBlock Operator
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