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 4013746 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4015667 epoch_slot_no: 19667 block_no: 4013569 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4244 time: 2020-04-10 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e953b5979036ce567829dc926fc6f1c44639b2f6d8a35f1caba29170417c834Block Operator
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