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 4032616 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4034537 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 4032439 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6231 time: 2020-04-14 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5462c4c564eea1274100fc61f45eceb2d62248b5d55cc81625f98990b0668b5Block Operator
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