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 4025174 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4027095 epoch_slot_no: 9495 block_no: 4024997 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2491 time: 2020-04-13 02:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52518c2a17d8c1d37542cccd3082af73523f10d705e38f98966135cc9ca92e5fBlock Operator
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