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 4016380 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4018301 epoch_slot_no: 701 block_no: 4016203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2020-04-11 01:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bd18c2b68d3add7248b1b55ea8f78416602137b13db688e51ca4fa26ad7cee9Block Operator
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