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 4012942 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4014863 epoch_slot_no: 18863 block_no: 4012765 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1670 time: 2020-04-10 06:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ad903d1548c6b15d432c0b4675b50b8b60b26d80278bb74ddefab30cd1f312cBlock Operator
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