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 4016680 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4018601 epoch_slot_no: 1001 block_no: 4016503 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2073 time: 2020-04-11 03:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x792136d31fd8f88f2713e5552f631f1aeed78df76cd6227121b302b617a2c2f3Block Operator
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