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 4403230 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4405277 epoch_slot_no: 20477 block_no: 4403053 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7276 time: 2020-07-09 15:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ee6eecde2267969e6fb9dd145f5ac37d8c082fc363553256fa4f6c1e04a5e84Block Operator
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