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 4016236 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4018157 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 4016059 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8402 time: 2020-04-11 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x572bce791410c90cef1a09676b883509e4d1aece143084cee5c25394cadac538Block Operator
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