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 4012800 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4014721 epoch_slot_no: 18721 block_no: 4012623 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1393 time: 2020-04-10 05:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7047c7d575db2fdd48d6297474312c917d3ac9cb9547b6adb616884c368efeaBlock Operator
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