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 4385822 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387869 epoch_slot_no: 3069 block_no: 4385645 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1699 time: 2020-07-05 14:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac61e0c820f85b2b01eb195d5338c026ec6e559030693aea0bcc7d6bb9787948Block Operator
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