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 4017476 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4019397 epoch_slot_no: 1797 block_no: 4017299 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3077 time: 2020-04-11 07:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7404742c50be88ffdb8c44282f2fca8fd69d1b8d5a35d68c0bf602b114473b55Block Operator
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