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 4403291 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4405338 epoch_slot_no: 20538 block_no: 4403114 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7915 time: 2020-07-09 15:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61c8b9ae7507fd01f2103d617ec9a4ec2f2dd84e34e62ca59a7a236a6c0c7036Block Operator
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