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 4403603 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405650 epoch_slot_no: 20850 block_no: 4403426 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2387 time: 2020-07-09 17:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaac9eba2b2ef41efa19e966b422ff05ff1d5d02c23b90f6a1858ad96a8fb3f9Block Operator
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