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 4385217 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4387264 epoch_slot_no: 2464 block_no: 4385040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1808 time: 2020-07-05 11:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f6c63eeaa2e2d8178753a19edc2f5f83a69cf03352b4c3f9427a05587636471Block Operator
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