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 4011749 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4013670 epoch_slot_no: 17670 block_no: 4011572 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 960 time: 2020-04-09 23:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x289c3191ac85604d41333b8c8301959a37d758f7e575fc51d0fb9204462bfe9eBlock Operator
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