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 4033399 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4035320 epoch_slot_no: 17720 block_no: 4033222 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2131 time: 2020-04-15 00:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bb7c66b6d88ebc1541164695a41a6ff56876fc886d98fd3f74b0af7bda5e7beBlock Operator
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