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 4013538 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4015459 epoch_slot_no: 19459 block_no: 4013361 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2020-04-10 09:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5905a8289eae4da47a5077500caf88fd2e06858f4158b5595048642b0ef14e69Block Operator
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