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 4014145 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4016066 epoch_slot_no: 20066 block_no: 4013968 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-04-10 13:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde49be855eb14236bb7e871befb57f4df768483b604edee1b2085e71e6527fb3Block Operator
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