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 4018858 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020779 epoch_slot_no: 3179 block_no: 4018681 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1530 time: 2020-04-11 15:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1029fb65e19b1655de5cbc4ffd40b933dcef2360b1ef7a4f4362feeb9386c89dBlock Operator
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