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 4403382 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405429 epoch_slot_no: 20629 block_no: 4403205 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5120 time: 2020-07-09 16:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x665c9722024e532fc11e82e0a7c8c0c80863634989db40b20d2d472c35fe5949Block Operator
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