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 4425290 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4427337 epoch_slot_no: 20937 block_no: 4425113 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2268 time: 2020-07-14 18:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2093e98c706196bf7156a85db3782f05e5d2285290331a5c27f124f47a1bd9aBlock Operator
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