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 4385255 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4387302 epoch_slot_no: 2502 block_no: 4385078 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1740 time: 2020-07-05 11:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbe973e5db8007599a950b2454e3b6885fb401a0bc500bb14f8d89ed5c9eca13Block Operator
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