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 4018744 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020665 epoch_slot_no: 3065 block_no: 4018567 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-04-11 14:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x789119d9f7ad2e7540cc1518047ab2d244fa7a2c3d2f5e43b49d15637fb661caBlock Operator
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