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 4403485 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405532 epoch_slot_no: 20732 block_no: 4403308 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4544 time: 2020-07-09 16:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x449822394ffd2424c247abcace3bb1e34721fd71ffbcde0399a27b5df3e9b3b9Block Operator
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