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 4425312 Details
Epoch: 204Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 4427359
epoch_slot_no: 20959
block_no: 4425135
slot_leader_id: 3
size: 1286
time: 2020-07-14 18:11:11
proto_major: 1
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc98699983b2833ad69c1d51e306de8f2aa43d48814b429f6df1ec2b437a0a5d5
Block Operator
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