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 4013005 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4014926 epoch_slot_no: 18926 block_no: 4012828 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1897 time: 2020-04-10 06:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c9cbe0fdddca930b6388e474394d2c05ce6b9f2122a5bd27a04f5fd21a7befaBlock Operator
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