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 4425190 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4427237 epoch_slot_no: 20837 block_no: 4425013 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1984 time: 2020-07-14 17:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc39f624019ad1ae66e9c05ad1b46be9a825655191c6721541f2c15e4f5a086abBlock Operator
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