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 4403117 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405164 epoch_slot_no: 20364 block_no: 4402940 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1956 time: 2020-07-09 14:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46018e0d3e3d9f933e54667ca448241e143ea2f7d9e3c6b0adc9709d8a2ce9dbBlock Operator
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