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 4402810 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4404857 epoch_slot_no: 20057 block_no: 4402633 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2181 time: 2020-07-09 13:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cd7010b7b0ec82b1659dc911c92d584daf0bd4ff6c91371dd255d47673d59d7Block Operator
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