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 4014544 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4016465 epoch_slot_no: 20465 block_no: 4014367 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1884 time: 2020-04-10 15:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x472aaec429fb9d8e72b6c8abea31acf24562aa130df69aeedb6c6dd165f2ca82Block Operator
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