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 4425983 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4428030 epoch_slot_no: 30 block_no: 4425806 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2171 time: 2020-07-14 21:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80b1835f5bf6e05aea15c5159d26f6a06ba1b4107567150642769b1f94ad246aBlock Operator
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