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 4385194 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4387241 epoch_slot_no: 2441 block_no: 4385017 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-05 11:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e8fe6189d7489b851806625358721c8ea971b1e65d5dade931f2ace95d8dd30Block Operator
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