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 4012671 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4014592 epoch_slot_no: 18592 block_no: 4012494 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-04-10 05:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe39eb5bb88617a0c3adc8bef19d6c55545e7ab516d134c8203033483e12b650bBlock Operator
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