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 4033699 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4035620 epoch_slot_no: 18020 block_no: 4033522 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2353 time: 2020-04-15 01:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a73dcff2e5f0ae934d05e53ef44b9745d76bb341ceda6b36357eaabec839d38Block Operator
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