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 4425036 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4427083 epoch_slot_no: 20683 block_no: 4424859 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-14 16:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14eaeb9bcf377f6311fc6fb903ef2adb8e3f80f08585bf30f9ab326bfc4f01f7Block Operator
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