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 4018805 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4020726 epoch_slot_no: 3126 block_no: 4018628 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1882 time: 2020-04-11 15:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0967d14c7ab620356ee58b4746f4b6f4f3cd25453c044ea813e82556337b061dBlock Operator
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