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 4385650 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4387697 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 4385473 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7592 time: 2020-07-05 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb0d573badf6dc66286065d562aa5c7dd1458f0668e3ee05bbec7613d1ba2c35Block Operator
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