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 4012241 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4014162 epoch_slot_no: 18162 block_no: 4012064 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-04-10 02:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffefcb6ddd3fe426e13a2bb35b33bc6a79f959822ae4f4a612b711879f8f55c8Block Operator
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