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 4018097 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4020018 epoch_slot_no: 2418 block_no: 4017920 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1963 time: 2020-04-11 11:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fa8e7ae16d8d3737679f3e6c0ac7bcb4bb8039d79f93e148f355bdb6e376715Block Operator
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