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 4025673 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4027594 epoch_slot_no: 9994 block_no: 4025496 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-04-13 05:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x229967ddada58de7c7bca8498ad00a77f659db3612559258f66782ad61e5f999Block Operator
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