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 4017956 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4019877 epoch_slot_no: 2277 block_no: 4017779 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-04-11 10:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8df3edfe2ff05d568eba51d92b5cccf349b813d9b57e9db40a63db75c6a9db2dBlock Operator
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