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 4017366 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4019287 epoch_slot_no: 1687 block_no: 4017189 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4399 time: 2020-04-11 07:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa278f15ac76169eb1d293d1b3a02a0ebf9629d43cf9ea41756fbaf603c3a101dBlock Operator
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