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 4025345 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4027266 epoch_slot_no: 9666 block_no: 4025168 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2020-04-13 03:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6202ce2333dba37de0334f4a975d1b4f1b1665ea2ffbb62d5066d3173aa43bcfBlock Operator
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