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 4403275 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4405322 epoch_slot_no: 20522 block_no: 4403098 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-09 15:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaac7f1e8b06ccab42da6ecf4cbf086d181c80d26c74072e87aead58b325ba4d5Block Operator
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