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 4385347 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387394 epoch_slot_no: 2594 block_no: 4385170 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4084 time: 2020-07-05 12:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810cd72c2c3e0f4e8f8802220645c2b69a6bfbeb0b1b31e790e8bed8b3c97a12Block Operator
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