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 4017677 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4019598 epoch_slot_no: 1998 block_no: 4017500 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2719 time: 2020-04-11 08:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9772c530acb172cf0031e45146fc52cbf3366e0c23d8a32c99be388eadf05a1Block Operator
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