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 4013373 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4015294 epoch_slot_no: 19294 block_no: 4013196 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2019 time: 2020-04-10 08:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd6a54b644af3c239d8c83a789065864b8b46434b146dd229a50995de44ca390Block Operator
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