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 4425698 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4427745 epoch_slot_no: 21345 block_no: 4425521 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-07-14 20:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9226f06f95949214ac81a27cd90ba90a14dfa05b2a3c7cc1f3174a1ed0936df8Block Operator
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