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 4403634 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4405681 epoch_slot_no: 20881 block_no: 4403457 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3153 time: 2020-07-09 17:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12b471c24b3bdf73abf37fe2da168ccde7ace0d3b57206996e1b2a240ccab874Block Operator
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