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 4385809 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4387856 epoch_slot_no: 3056 block_no: 4385632 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2696 time: 2020-07-05 14:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d0f561427711245f5cff9c5b4ee98796834bdf550c8de666150ffe8c3e5bb4aBlock Operator
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