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 4018697 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020618 epoch_slot_no: 3018 block_no: 4018520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1320 time: 2020-04-11 14:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fd8eb56379a3d52fc7e01663415595d09fbbb206e30190700631413c4bcd1d0Block Operator
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