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 4403282 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4405329 epoch_slot_no: 20529 block_no: 4403105 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2136 time: 2020-07-09 15:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf339ccc87064a124d003805a455cc0440e82320a41b10a816036585f9ba5d2bdBlock Operator
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