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 4025859 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4027780 epoch_slot_no: 10180 block_no: 4025682 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6131 time: 2020-04-13 06:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5f555358f1ed1793c877465cd8c6d22922034c8eb8a4bb1f80927c3a5b1f1ffBlock Operator
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