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 4425289 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4427336 epoch_slot_no: 20936 block_no: 4425112 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2462 time: 2020-07-14 18:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf7e86d249611eada2026574609a688f6f5e48c568e0825507ae3bce10654a5fBlock Operator
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