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 4018249 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020170 epoch_slot_no: 2570 block_no: 4018072 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2020-04-11 12:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x375b9d3b67a7ab078de49a689dca8e3f26828bed03723a0b1e9dc7aa0d55e4d0Block Operator
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