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 4017437 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4019358 epoch_slot_no: 1758 block_no: 4017260 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4481 time: 2020-04-11 07:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba6f1128aa7255a0e55c746688c055bc6a7c114bffa08d2a2ece4e58315b698bBlock Operator
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