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 4012431 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4014352 epoch_slot_no: 18352 block_no: 4012254 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2279 time: 2020-04-10 03:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c3bf1b738072cd819ccc4f92bc26b1562cf21c38d53f6bf11427401fa7bbfd8Block Operator
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