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 4402965 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4405012 epoch_slot_no: 20212 block_no: 4402788 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4450 time: 2020-07-09 14:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c579cb2e0dc51e0fdbffeaa2e288c7a2b2010a941210cfd94533ed29d0b7c0dBlock Operator
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