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 4012902 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4014823 epoch_slot_no: 18823 block_no: 4012725 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6018 time: 2020-04-10 06:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4c2c2ce13412eff6828a78dd591bf72db4539bd28b7c28346931391aaee771aBlock Operator
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