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 4385262 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4387309 epoch_slot_no: 2509 block_no: 4385085 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3341 time: 2020-07-05 11:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33755786ebc111228a9d7048aaa0e7c6fc695cffab99d865296649a061f1eb83Block Operator
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