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 4012990 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4014911 epoch_slot_no: 18911 block_no: 4012813 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2027 time: 2020-04-10 06:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0585914996e757ab86c716dd0e6ca1eaebcb5282b44689b9bd0d2bb4c39426f1Block Operator
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