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 4011320 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4013241 epoch_slot_no: 17241 block_no: 4011143 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2020-04-09 21:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c2ee67f9af79f483c63d3e76e2af91ea352e521bcaa685df4a2a3d4e187ede4Block Operator
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