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 4018850 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020771 epoch_slot_no: 3171 block_no: 4018673 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2443 time: 2020-04-11 15:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29b2944bfde08b8b49f17873a1825a933aa7285d2cf1946eb0e368c24d7eefeeBlock Operator
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