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 4011208 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4013129 epoch_slot_no: 17129 block_no: 4011031 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1672 time: 2020-04-09 20:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c0fdbd67fcf9e6be5fb1c3202ca5d7681d646209d0855de0ab5f75fe3c45549Block Operator
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