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 4015978 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4017899 epoch_slot_no: 299 block_no: 4015801 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-04-10 23:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10ddccf16fef8a1f6c01069d83ae0ff3758da8e601ef0db1dadbf10b10f95124Block Operator
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