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 4017814 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4019735 epoch_slot_no: 2135 block_no: 4017637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1955 time: 2020-04-11 09:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedc899cefea8487c3fcc05422ba62072e991e213858e3704e269d9383531c7e4Block Operator
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