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 4385314 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387361 epoch_slot_no: 2561 block_no: 4385137 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2089 time: 2020-07-05 11:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fdc2dee09e8ba154667dd74c723afba3f462fb1a3bf78374cf7c7177986914eBlock Operator
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