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 4385239 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4387286 epoch_slot_no: 2486 block_no: 4385062 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 925 time: 2020-07-05 11:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc28012fbd026eb0240063b6d8886082b5030c1064546f2dbf6565130212a0a14Block Operator
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