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 4018119 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020040 epoch_slot_no: 2440 block_no: 4017942 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-11 11:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc84076bcfb3e4f6625318c6e6052266cf67defc6daaaaf6a47d9a8f54f31fb3dBlock Operator
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