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 4385678 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4387725 epoch_slot_no: 2925 block_no: 4385501 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1982 time: 2020-07-05 13:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d938b9594420f12c058db4857cce82484b30f95f240a75a3d74d96d0d8cc7a6Block Operator
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