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 4385240 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4387287 epoch_slot_no: 2487 block_no: 4385063 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1998 time: 2020-07-05 11:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x620f9a12b4d6835387724c140150f4c34a89c62e8b72225e2370849b47ec2161Block Operator
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