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 4033601 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4035522 epoch_slot_no: 17922 block_no: 4033424 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8095 time: 2020-04-15 01:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceb06524a43fffb9d81e141df72a3c148e33b2d1871a6a08bb89ae82c544e0fdBlock Operator
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