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 4385671 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387718 epoch_slot_no: 2918 block_no: 4385494 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2266 time: 2020-07-05 13:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02ab5f175c3b6a7e938627e44c9061a2bc35c462d9d34472204f608db17f952eBlock Operator
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