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 4018299 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4020220 epoch_slot_no: 2620 block_no: 4018122 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1951 time: 2020-04-11 12:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf04a4b4a176da5ab8a25c5264c6fba88c30db69ba97de1629db3bc8b544703f2Block Operator
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