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 4017559 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4019480 epoch_slot_no: 1880 block_no: 4017382 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1122 time: 2020-04-11 08:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x392c6c75658a246f1c8003bb473e03f3a3a9a16b80f7dc0c581fbd05f965d4f7Block Operator
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