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 4025326 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4027247 epoch_slot_no: 9647 block_no: 4025149 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1286 time: 2020-04-13 03:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f425cfaf44fe82d3c29b1f71ed2302b0d6f436e77be60e1e5a55d561f38778aBlock Operator
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