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 4385014 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387061 epoch_slot_no: 2261 block_no: 4384837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11321 time: 2020-07-05 10:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83af4333b046ff1fd3f277b9c8cd29cea7970e94e9f5561a48a6403c449812f2Block Operator
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