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 4013176 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4015097 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 4012999 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11531 time: 2020-04-10 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe64089110db9d800bc91029a87b4653c47c4560298d13c16985be80c4eb86bc8Block Operator
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