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 4017963 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4019884 epoch_slot_no: 2284 block_no: 4017786 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1853 time: 2020-04-11 10:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5081ce9d77ae485a8a5da6ad7dedce66640dbda5bc3c4cbde67a7b65ba96d8aaBlock Operator
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