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 4385895 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387942 epoch_slot_no: 3142 block_no: 4385718 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1639 time: 2020-07-05 15:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3c41a39b7e383874a34f42eb4f5503409138aeeea9f11f175325d2f1b24788bBlock Operator
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