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 4403090 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4405137 epoch_slot_no: 20337 block_no: 4402913 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-09 14:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7d0f071f605e28ce0e0c273120cf3f9dc9a6ca67c0f485fdaa888737ccd7dbeBlock Operator
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