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 4016618 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4018539 epoch_slot_no: 939 block_no: 4016441 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4128 time: 2020-04-11 02:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e8442d135c5a65eaf475bf7dbea7c90100d00fe1f0208445a91ecee78f1888bBlock Operator
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