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 4385168 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4387215 epoch_slot_no: 2415 block_no: 4384991 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1011 time: 2020-07-05 11:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f44aed724e8f42f27a703840b13b7563d0e9e83f9f294be2bc9d16c595ac81eBlock Operator
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