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 4011422 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4013343 epoch_slot_no: 17343 block_no: 4011245 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1092 time: 2020-04-09 22:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4db3782ec3a95a0b61ed4e7f9cf2756897c0c5bd95d76f280190c8c565b1c669Block Operator
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