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 4403647 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4405694 epoch_slot_no: 20894 block_no: 4403470 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-07-09 17:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7c27c7e54a54a1f5cca89c4a0ba7f433ad384a3313e1eb3de9499f8f6aa023dBlock Operator
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