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 4385099 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4387146 epoch_slot_no: 2346 block_no: 4384922 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2546 time: 2020-07-05 10:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b77abb4545ab7c4be5d3aa91ab5f66ccc2a446ee0b5b53a56196b797ef55bd8Block Operator
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