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 4385039 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4387086 epoch_slot_no: 2286 block_no: 4384862 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-07-05 10:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e4c7aa55cce77efc46e459402a30447d1344fbd4701383a7d4cf8b5694d4f96Block Operator
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