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 4385471 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387518 epoch_slot_no: 2718 block_no: 4385294 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3965 time: 2020-07-05 12:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d8252a9e3144b6037e8a834080e030e6ea5556d6700871067c5a7a2ce86f82aBlock Operator
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