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 4385149 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4387196 epoch_slot_no: 2396 block_no: 4384972 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 921 time: 2020-07-05 11:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad5cf8a920d46fe246d964ae48c8a1185ab7b4f55b1a96e2eb82db7824431207Block Operator
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