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 4014167 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4016088 epoch_slot_no: 20088 block_no: 4013990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2069 time: 2020-04-10 13:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4e24ca7292667fc560d59bca53fac18599a68b54a67b9ba0de642052f8b478bBlock Operator
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