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 4033353 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4035274 epoch_slot_no: 17674 block_no: 4033176 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1700 time: 2020-04-14 23:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x362916125122e4979758e51f13cd61c19a46fc18aac1714ff6fa416e5964ee55Block Operator
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