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 4016277 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4018198 epoch_slot_no: 598 block_no: 4016100 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-11 01:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x869ecb641a804edadaac1b7b4cd679f64b65cb7f21a11b8176d59a3ac8a0833cBlock Operator
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