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 4033559 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4035480 epoch_slot_no: 17880 block_no: 4033382 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7588 time: 2020-04-15 01:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x749ce7315a766e82472446908d2113b768133ecdd8550cfd5bc1c35f59712623Block Operator
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