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 4402960 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4405007 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 4402783 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5660 time: 2020-07-09 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3691fe993cf3566806a2cb8b9b2afc6b2b0d4a4926e1b86193469ba9462fdc9cBlock Operator
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