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 4012053 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4013974 epoch_slot_no: 17974 block_no: 4011876 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4446 time: 2020-04-10 01:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca6385d2c47b1978277a0b0821ba4d39660b9fee791718eb6f9d223288fbdc75Block Operator
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