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 4018860 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020781 epoch_slot_no: 3181 block_no: 4018683 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2020-04-11 15:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3777cb0a95f1ac5f101d9a3a990b3b50e9c253d46fb3ef23fc7bb839a0d8db3Block Operator
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