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 4013388 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4015309 epoch_slot_no: 19309 block_no: 4013211 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1988 time: 2020-04-10 09:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x828dbdfd151a1eef0cd4b46d9be0c9df7354b4bf537cd268e54a69a133597f78Block Operator
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