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 4427425 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4429472 epoch_slot_no: 1472 block_no: 4427248 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-07-15 05:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x164d27f938108324fbbda27a72dba7c7dcee4d28b901b87c97a2b12c6804c984Block Operator
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