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 4425202 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4427249 epoch_slot_no: 20849 block_no: 4425025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3062 time: 2020-07-14 17:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd85564b1e7e14a3257c8fa41923ac91b8995abf71749bb4dcf63fcffee0bdee5Block Operator
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