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 4015139 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4017060 epoch_slot_no: 21060 block_no: 4014962 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1342 time: 2020-04-10 18:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85dc805b5cd41a0a4b745d3c73c27411172a97f79a99b4910a48eea735804dbaBlock Operator
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