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 4017879 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4019800 epoch_slot_no: 2200 block_no: 4017702 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2757 time: 2020-04-11 09:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x941ce5608b5d14885e30f530eb3de05825f726e7d4b400f1e47ad796dce6edc6Block Operator
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