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 4425763 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4427810 epoch_slot_no: 21410 block_no: 4425586 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1850 time: 2020-07-14 20:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eed670345ba194be7b3ad6a4a65b5903f796aa566d0c39b363c96d49646ff5dBlock Operator
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