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 4033773 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4035694 epoch_slot_no: 18094 block_no: 4033596 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7627 time: 2020-04-15 02:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97c55dd23b36b1cce967982495f64413d15edc4cc564910dfba64e9357829b1aBlock Operator
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