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 4018718 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020639 epoch_slot_no: 3039 block_no: 4018541 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-04-11 14:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe04c8fef17a6c31d638cc01782d92e9a46ffe08c472d4fc78e107f558f90146eBlock Operator
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