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 4385934 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387981 epoch_slot_no: 3181 block_no: 4385757 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1581 time: 2020-07-05 15:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f6a9c8fd7f55ee25895a1a0c98b6b9dea6aebd29cf7746900095321bc7d79f2Block Operator
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