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 4385762 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4387809 epoch_slot_no: 3009 block_no: 4385585 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 925 time: 2020-07-05 14:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae02b727cc0f5a5891964904a7b71e96970a8a6e39c491f936b84d5af8a845beBlock Operator
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