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 4385962 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4388009 epoch_slot_no: 3209 block_no: 4385785 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2016 time: 2020-07-05 15:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8db7b6b9e4be0a69f6e6de9f989e82f73e81e805446c1e3c20c7413e54ed54bfBlock Operator
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