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 4013118 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4015039 epoch_slot_no: 19039 block_no: 4012941 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3263 time: 2020-04-10 07:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85cd75fe7d81dbb5793e5eebaaef368e5b8e17a9203c4241c834dc9a3418a2d5Block Operator
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