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 4403515 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405562 epoch_slot_no: 20762 block_no: 4403338 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1705 time: 2020-07-09 17:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f792ed3394b306bfc462cf956492e39e20cb7fa58925c0ad03c57e81287d710Block Operator
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