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 4385227 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4387274 epoch_slot_no: 2474 block_no: 4385050 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1973 time: 2020-07-05 11:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f608d0a27eee4fd6d37e54f33d32545888a7cfaf94c27a4ddd76edabab0c43fBlock Operator
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