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 4402772 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4404819 epoch_slot_no: 20019 block_no: 4402595 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1801 time: 2020-07-09 12:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a34d5b13a290ec72fbd49ac13512cfb5811c3c35e9ae6b63c6e1b7e0dbf6460Block Operator
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