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 4016645 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4018566 epoch_slot_no: 966 block_no: 4016468 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-11 03:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa4e6cddb9295d92ceea97e38d253b8e4456d6ac6c1bc3beba85d49635da05eBlock Operator
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