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 4013436 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4015357 epoch_slot_no: 19357 block_no: 4013259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2754 time: 2020-04-10 09:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x347e0df208c6f778bb042559838ec9f679e8a3d0d6694eb49ef41d6cea964e1fBlock Operator
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