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 4385290 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4387337 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 4385113 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6534 time: 2020-07-05 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf2d3ab3d2218a611440cedc56d030287d9980e42a46cbbdd426f5baea7ca217Block Operator
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