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 4011729 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4013650 epoch_slot_no: 17650 block_no: 4011552 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2683 time: 2020-04-09 23:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07ee2fb94ae450c794152d9d98f16151dae6d8d7ee6e34d9893fd0026f55b444Block Operator
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