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 4385278 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387325 epoch_slot_no: 2525 block_no: 4385101 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3806 time: 2020-07-05 11:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfed84301495fe80e4d6faafee34fc023d138d3fdc3e6a9945e7151fa6edf3ff1Block Operator
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