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 4012927 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4014848 epoch_slot_no: 18848 block_no: 4012750 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4694 time: 2020-04-10 06:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e53e9e10b71e72d30eb3cb4bfbd8c78c7509571971590297f9c90e460e8399bBlock Operator
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