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 4012072 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4013993 epoch_slot_no: 17993 block_no: 4011895 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2047 time: 2020-04-10 01:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6c55db31cc0c9e7f08e5d31d16a948c4bd9fd545b134cf2ed296a6be7d381c3Block Operator
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