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 4014496 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4016417 epoch_slot_no: 20417 block_no: 4014319 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2211 time: 2020-04-10 15:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09f98c7d9c25060a4965f4599d22f16739d5255ffbefd61850e08c9df9e9c0f0Block Operator
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