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 4403355 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4405402 epoch_slot_no: 20602 block_no: 4403178 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2020-07-09 16:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dc2a5abd821d0f9926ed02c35a4c175e81164153db4abfb93a002ae5fb457c4Block Operator
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