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 4385242 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387289 epoch_slot_no: 2489 block_no: 4385065 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1664 time: 2020-07-05 11:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe062ac715de9e5680d3483f0fea1914c2e5b0309ab02b18bfc73216724bbcacBlock Operator
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