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 4403924 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405971 epoch_slot_no: 21171 block_no: 4403747 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1549 time: 2020-07-09 19:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb33304f902255c0d332f6885cb6e6e89facd59e96432a653fe92cf0e92add62aBlock Operator
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