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 4385922 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387969 epoch_slot_no: 3169 block_no: 4385745 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1748 time: 2020-07-05 15:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10d93858c5a7ee178986dfac499ab9b3c7e9042cc661c8279afeff1027c68da8Block Operator
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