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 4012673 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4014594 epoch_slot_no: 18594 block_no: 4012496 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2020-04-10 05:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99ca9dcc6b5eb5713ed12ac4d8a54a670663ca8271723fff1b4c158a66eb873bBlock Operator
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