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 4012974 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4014895 epoch_slot_no: 18895 block_no: 4012797 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4193 time: 2020-04-10 06:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29010c7eb09af57032f89ed6badf0ff0831404dabecd37b2585253350d067c64Block Operator
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