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 4012636 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4014557 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 4012459 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12581 time: 2020-04-10 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec2ea4228cac6af8f035c3c5e5be7c509cb2b6094669a376c6499601e53c69c7Block Operator
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