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 4385924 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4387971 epoch_slot_no: 3171 block_no: 4385747 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2860 time: 2020-07-05 15:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46e60da74dcdfddddc30dea697f1e9ccd1f816cecab3030c4aad0e0188f45257Block Operator
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