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 4016368 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4018289 epoch_slot_no: 689 block_no: 4016191 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4842 time: 2020-04-11 01:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe159515f3c1c2338cc4a0003eb8254abe584741af55f0824841c6973f4adad35Block Operator
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