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 4385138 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4387185 epoch_slot_no: 2385 block_no: 4384961 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1809 time: 2020-07-05 10:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31fe5ad0ad6e94d62eab0140044f6483044704d2c7bd0828d5c261a73c5e0802Block Operator
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