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 4403471 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4405518 epoch_slot_no: 20718 block_no: 4403294 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6106 time: 2020-07-09 16:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22c7d12973bdeaa08aff2e1994d1c83732e0534a1b400d59f8b077b59c72e1a1Block Operator
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