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 4012542 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4014463 epoch_slot_no: 18463 block_no: 4012365 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1897 time: 2020-04-10 04:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8db4b013fc76211f7af20003710b8e96881832afd97f44c905225fa007f17498Block Operator
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