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 4013500 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4015421 epoch_slot_no: 19421 block_no: 4013323 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2189 time: 2020-04-10 09:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c17ec8c2b602be7765def5f9ecf6ab3de9f62ec5e638ba7eafb0c2cc993d5b1Block Operator
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