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 4403227 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405274 epoch_slot_no: 20474 block_no: 4403050 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4700 time: 2020-07-09 15:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1016d20f40c5e03d0e9826558ab55a80d30db5dcf0bd10ac570af86b2afdf4a1Block Operator
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