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 4403051 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4405098 epoch_slot_no: 20298 block_no: 4402874 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2637 time: 2020-07-09 14:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6136468e267f0d2510024546b74d4e528d8ac99597943e9b659649d95e29e5b8Block Operator
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