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 4012446 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4014367 epoch_slot_no: 18367 block_no: 4012269 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1748 time: 2020-04-10 03:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad772dd924af4a01556a4fa6efe9dff32fd89fa0706a15143caa6e38273f1f97Block Operator
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