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 4403942 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4405989 epoch_slot_no: 21189 block_no: 4403765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2096 time: 2020-07-09 19:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14562c30a13c05d5695db33c59f1bf52b76224ba821ed15e3828b7d65cc2961dBlock Operator
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