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 4017338 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4019259 epoch_slot_no: 1659 block_no: 4017161 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4128 time: 2020-04-11 06:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc03e185aeb40b9246ccb78426c311f29b2e5a9f8b6ed124fdab8df5d91f59df4Block Operator
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