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 4013539 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4015460 epoch_slot_no: 19460 block_no: 4013362 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2146 time: 2020-04-10 09:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9f52e4ef84ba6c82f3df4ad2c93d5d740856034d0d076a7e4476fe24aba1584Block Operator
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