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 4014076 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4015997 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 4013899 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4642 time: 2020-04-10 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45b57a83c9b4ca45b9cd049fe8dea67a775730a07f8dbb6a872314bf53b35a90Block Operator
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