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 4403122 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4405169 epoch_slot_no: 20369 block_no: 4402945 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1262 time: 2020-07-09 14:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe01f05a285de91a38f88afadb0396bbc90c1341a0684bf3e2cbabb7fb890fd84Block Operator
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