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 4018916 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020837 epoch_slot_no: 3237 block_no: 4018739 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-11 15:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf40b5b61b80b32b019f4b9103ef1fc21a63a2fc8babe18b28240af800828fa0fBlock Operator
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