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 4032581 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4034502 epoch_slot_no: 16902 block_no: 4032404 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2623 time: 2020-04-14 19:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf6e314deed6eef0982e5ea0086f2e64003780031c526bfe40a9036af8bfc669Block Operator
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