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 4025057 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4026978 epoch_slot_no: 9378 block_no: 4024880 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5422 time: 2020-04-13 01:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee84e2dfa6458cbe27c4f1fb4460cdf8825f2532d4b0b264c223f83e418fc8b6Block Operator
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