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 4012195 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4014116 epoch_slot_no: 18116 block_no: 4012018 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4453 time: 2020-04-10 02:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a223181f98174c23d5b243fe9797fd78208e1bd98605abfc74376952b4544c0Block Operator
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