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 4425966 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4428013 epoch_slot_no: 13 block_no: 4425789 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3575 time: 2020-07-14 21:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x541876e34052c893fd55a3b020b4e10c7627266a7d3febb80ba149a2073bc40fBlock Operator
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