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 4025285 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4027206 epoch_slot_no: 9606 block_no: 4025108 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5839 time: 2020-04-13 03:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc898cfa05d9a42b452bc2f1f6864bc6403f27f4040b795a3caa0a802da997f55Block Operator
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