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 4025207 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4027128 epoch_slot_no: 9528 block_no: 4025030 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6918 time: 2020-04-13 02:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3e2fd72df8ac679601d8b8b123b55d7cace888cefa1c71f05faa86cd30b05bBlock Operator
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