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 4402847 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4404894 epoch_slot_no: 20094 block_no: 4402670 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4483 time: 2020-07-09 13:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc894823236473776361c1bba63124c45df46a172feacf3830856e49e569da3deBlock Operator
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