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 4425468 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4427515 epoch_slot_no: 21115 block_no: 4425291 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1840 time: 2020-07-14 19:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac32c8c5c90f70a922ef48f5d71ba0ef36d6f736b64a1f374780f3bf708aad79Block Operator
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