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 4014231 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4016152 epoch_slot_no: 20152 block_no: 4014054 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2020-04-10 13:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed670852989973dba7273bc0ccb35658c7755155cd7542af0079fa926cbcfbcbBlock Operator
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