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 4018344 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020265 epoch_slot_no: 2665 block_no: 4018167 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-11 12:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e201a09249d6964332363b4a8718cd7460e57f73357650c1fcaf3840bca4901Block Operator
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