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 4013484 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4015405 epoch_slot_no: 19405 block_no: 4013307 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2020-04-10 09:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bddf01cf5bfa9fcc718e72f74bcf514d0b532fba71774363d569bf259986fe0Block Operator
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