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 4385596 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4387643 epoch_slot_no: 2843 block_no: 4385419 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3606 time: 2020-07-05 13:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x437640da936207dc7355b88eb6c949220e795c8912f2a831191f07c5bdab3d65Block Operator
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