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 4017176 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4019097 epoch_slot_no: 1497 block_no: 4016999 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4132 time: 2020-04-11 06:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fa26dc5027d9941dbe1a3c7b6a91ea3adb9b65511e96f184776e46b2981293dBlock Operator
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