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 4385672 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387719 epoch_slot_no: 2919 block_no: 4385495 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2230 time: 2020-07-05 13:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fb18216816efa6260e6f672d5183f16d9550ecbdd2f5bcb6331e9a9a4f386f3Block Operator
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