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 4016319 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4018240 epoch_slot_no: 640 block_no: 4016142 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1696 time: 2020-04-11 01:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadbeda2ab6bf6c4a1e63934c9c02b2241c9da28eeb92b6dee0190df59de91332Block Operator
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