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 4012120 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4014041 epoch_slot_no: 18041 block_no: 4011943 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6035 time: 2020-04-10 01:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6bed000472a54ba1b1a4e8ca6c045432b73b8bdc8d4733de051ac2f55333e1aBlock Operator
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