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 4012768 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4014689 epoch_slot_no: 18689 block_no: 4012591 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4685 time: 2020-04-10 05:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3dbcf0bd257aea6909c956d077a0a69b1739cc5347abcdf0a9eee72a7e43d4Block Operator
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