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 4403102 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405149 epoch_slot_no: 20349 block_no: 4402925 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2900 time: 2020-07-09 14:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd84d8d58af876fab2871a7b90d9552daf6c163658365112d31ef6e7e46bbb15Block Operator
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