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 4012154 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4014075 epoch_slot_no: 18075 block_no: 4011977 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6554 time: 2020-04-10 02:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x607e7d65d43194726f842f565c4c728f8aa69bb4f1e7d32bee17756992fd6b2dBlock Operator
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