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 4018433 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4020354 epoch_slot_no: 2754 block_no: 4018256 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1820 time: 2020-04-11 13:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x580ac090d950de052597ab30c6b541ba5fde583b1730ff329f53941f34a3eeceBlock Operator
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