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 4403571 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4405618 epoch_slot_no: 20818 block_no: 4403394 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 876 time: 2020-07-09 17:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfccb563df1663c331a6e844420ea73065977a0174f6de2d5d8670e1a180ffe5Block Operator
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