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 4018752 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020673 epoch_slot_no: 3073 block_no: 4018575 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 974 time: 2020-04-11 14:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x800bb731a2fed85bf5f1fe5fdc80ad3ac02b3ec29f055ecdcf35cd7c4e532da8Block Operator
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