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 4402814 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4404861 epoch_slot_no: 20061 block_no: 4402637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2287 time: 2020-07-09 13:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df531dad08c25d515f1214fb105f87cf5429975b07ce5625aa52d4f9559b414Block Operator
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