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 4425252 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4427299 epoch_slot_no: 20899 block_no: 4425075 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2944 time: 2020-07-14 17:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5d6c3ad88fd53019fa5ef2f3b2ed70e3aaf75ecc0139a032ebc09100804affaBlock Operator
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