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 4425870 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4427917 epoch_slot_no: 21517 block_no: 4425693 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-07-14 21:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5826d7d2469b40ab56357a684d45dc76ac122cc6466308acb044f023c9951d7Block Operator
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