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 4018005 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4019926 epoch_slot_no: 2326 block_no: 4017828 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-04-11 10:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a7ad364b1560140a4794c3e82d447809d3e687b4d28638117f1c64402faf23cBlock Operator
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