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 4033584 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4035505 epoch_slot_no: 17905 block_no: 4033407 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7421 time: 2020-04-15 01:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc283d69c87443d65dae55137812a1e7a0f3a9733918221d8e61f166e0d768987Block Operator
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