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 4013055 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4014976 epoch_slot_no: 18976 block_no: 4012878 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1880 time: 2020-04-10 07:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce33850cd29a3c1deed564c4c76df4d579b1cdd010cc15ba38f7b4bfda290136Block Operator
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