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 4402997 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4405044 epoch_slot_no: 20244 block_no: 4402820 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8322 time: 2020-07-09 14:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1b44d504293fce36d20e1e7185873fec3fbf0170c4e77442574c68ee0f8ec27Block Operator
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