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 4018220 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4020141 epoch_slot_no: 2541 block_no: 4018043 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1208 time: 2020-04-11 11:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7609da00bd831a2520500f441a8d2c0b7c2e9ac124e5cb0b9ab95955c1ab7579Block Operator
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