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 4403680 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4405727 epoch_slot_no: 20927 block_no: 4403503 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2805 time: 2020-07-09 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x609b4125028e822b3e6c23b106535f44098cb5a07659f446e9e0cf193f77d37bBlock Operator
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