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 4425811 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4427858 epoch_slot_no: 21458 block_no: 4425634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-07-14 20:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa42f7692de926ae78b1a0f852ba97fe9e7632dc840016ee6c8b27679eaf45fb8Block Operator
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