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 4403242 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405289 epoch_slot_no: 20489 block_no: 4403065 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1730 time: 2020-07-09 15:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79f98d16efda200481b554d19c022a9a52e59c18cdae92b775efd30cb8f3ef81Block Operator
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