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 4011587 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4013508 epoch_slot_no: 17508 block_no: 4011410 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-04-09 23:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cd4a52ce7fbe258c4298c263d621935bf05a4dfea784b35026b4a8bfaf95cafBlock Operator
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