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 4017536 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4019457 epoch_slot_no: 1857 block_no: 4017359 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1040 time: 2020-04-11 08:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7963cb1b6173588e57e2e6ca613b736b2d4fb032d2ae040e97d279fbd3cd8259Block Operator
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