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 4385270 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4387317 epoch_slot_no: 2517 block_no: 4385093 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-07-05 11:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7daa82035e088393ebd595d7de0bd6bfa5370592841833f31fdb991d4af3bedBlock Operator
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