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 4403702 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405749 epoch_slot_no: 20949 block_no: 4403525 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4490 time: 2020-07-09 18:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65a1702a1eaf9007996a839f05516d5b866977e87ad1df797ed629f22a43fa5cBlock Operator
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