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 4018217 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020138 epoch_slot_no: 2538 block_no: 4018040 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-04-11 11:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2fa4307edfab71f6b36a02df9ce5500b7f913eb9c775f0ccd22159980d69c5eBlock Operator
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