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 4033330 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4035251 epoch_slot_no: 17651 block_no: 4033153 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2488 time: 2020-04-14 23:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42ed6921fd132e165434bf26a7c5681d11b544b1b2a972d07d1274d3d6bbb5ecBlock Operator
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