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 4012220 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4014141 epoch_slot_no: 18141 block_no: 4012043 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1876 time: 2020-04-10 02:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x273e62a11aa5cb0cd520a1c5a425a99c1e68cf17da74eac250aaabc3a904a95fBlock Operator
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