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 4385872 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4387919 epoch_slot_no: 3119 block_no: 4385695 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3975 time: 2020-07-05 15:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab2687fe181e474c42408de29beb707d034c9a2dd68dc4d8da6d541085e3fca0Block Operator
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