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 4385737 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4387784 epoch_slot_no: 2984 block_no: 4385560 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1856 time: 2020-07-05 14:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xede0232d9ec9db4d59a52c42560c741f19005a0bf8f7d623860c8fa7468650faBlock Operator
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