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 4019836 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4021757 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 4019659 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5247 time: 2020-04-11 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f0150b375525407be3a5781529e3532f3b68d2f04733c50c965957a6e86b1b0Block Operator
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