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 4403785 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405832 epoch_slot_no: 21032 block_no: 4403608 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2404 time: 2020-07-09 18:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9907011f0ff167cf2b964e7ae32ee1d8fd4bc4970af1d28a452d069984862883Block Operator
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