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 4014616 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4016537 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 4014439 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12565 time: 2020-04-10 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fb8d643edf6db2c7f0360bfe8ed2e2043909d52e3f414f671f8465aa54b8835Block Operator
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