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 4425054 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4427101 epoch_slot_no: 20701 block_no: 4424877 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2201 time: 2020-07-14 16:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2dc8086693acf74cb6538b35a3e8881477660bc081f5f3702104ae6efac26f7Block Operator
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