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 4013304 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4015225 epoch_slot_no: 19225 block_no: 4013127 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-04-10 08:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65d9d2c9fbec2435a655791700db8266eab1f7428ba6e1b3f7c9c8d1abd77d93Block Operator
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