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 4014572 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4016493 epoch_slot_no: 20493 block_no: 4014395 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2020-04-10 15:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10720b74230ec7701666f330b04d5fe0e41895203e5083ec44fbbf22d7469393Block Operator
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