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 4425337 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4427384 epoch_slot_no: 20984 block_no: 4425160 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2767 time: 2020-07-14 18:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf3bee5112da17b6b5e036f23a657aaed40ce70906acc3681b1001e8280c0d9eBlock Operator
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