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 4403927 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405974 epoch_slot_no: 21174 block_no: 4403750 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2129 time: 2020-07-09 19:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9754528b53a41f033bc2e72add289a88c0126b75093cd6e09544e13bd3b72e1aBlock Operator
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