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 4014166 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4016087 epoch_slot_no: 20087 block_no: 4013989 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-04-10 13:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26779627ef237df95b6729459013b70c90fbbf404a2fe2078822a84a6b3fdc74Block Operator
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