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 4016376 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4018297 epoch_slot_no: 697 block_no: 4016199 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2383 time: 2020-04-11 01:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28372f3658d5a17eb7de9abebfdd2a21c959279da4bf8d77b1b2223a6bd28677Block Operator
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