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 4425038 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4427085 epoch_slot_no: 20685 block_no: 4424861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2530 time: 2020-07-14 16:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa85d46a73fd1c4fa641ad0f8b79781fb9f21f3aace00b6ac0d2d387145bd9b9cBlock Operator
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