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 4385864 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4387911 epoch_slot_no: 3111 block_no: 4385687 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1578 time: 2020-07-05 15:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc22baf10942bdf18343e4b4f9d1d2e31684dda2744727dc8cc651a5e5346a350Block Operator
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