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 4403031 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405078 epoch_slot_no: 20278 block_no: 4402854 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1763 time: 2020-07-09 14:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe13600647939e31784f15e94c786b293bfd3ca5fb394cd4aa44e6988ecb71b1dBlock Operator
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