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 4014657 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4016578 epoch_slot_no: 20578 block_no: 4014480 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1732 time: 2020-04-10 16:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b7b53d80897ebb6f607e7f153d21e3a16e2244e666b379f40eedbc115671a4Block Operator
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