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 4385184 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4387231 epoch_slot_no: 2431 block_no: 4385007 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-07-05 11:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e9f4a7b4720c51e7a94b07368699b1d40aa2124fbffe7defc07f9cc9e3bb17cBlock Operator
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