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 4016417 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4018338 epoch_slot_no: 738 block_no: 4016240 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9462 time: 2020-04-11 01:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x102de29abf5fe781d8a0e8908420e10f45e764f13b6deb78e58022f9aded357bBlock Operator
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