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 4403350 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4405397 epoch_slot_no: 20597 block_no: 4403173 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-07-09 16:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa5c926cf273bdf32adc591f78f31b657038255d98dd4a8357d5fe2d961bde3Block Operator
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