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 4403313 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405360 epoch_slot_no: 20560 block_no: 4403136 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1577 time: 2020-07-09 15:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbfdd1a6ca1ef79a0046f3e74508c7e100723d826a5b4dda9ca626afd13e5f41Block Operator
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