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 4425385 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4427432 epoch_slot_no: 21032 block_no: 4425208 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-14 18:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e483f416c79c939a3e4ab9a66abd180049d63767f28b3f5d278ee6609c9d532Block Operator
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