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 4033389 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4035310 epoch_slot_no: 17710 block_no: 4033212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1413 time: 2020-04-15 00:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bde1f8b1b09c3fd89a6c0cb98e69325d17237d62fd571f8bea4837b9008cd5cBlock Operator
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