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 4403097 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4405144 epoch_slot_no: 20344 block_no: 4402920 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2942 time: 2020-07-09 14:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x268ca5570d35e8074d2e7fa5ab1a4ab1aa75644afda02dc317a96ba379901591Block Operator
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