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 4033807 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4035728 epoch_slot_no: 18128 block_no: 4033630 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1628 time: 2020-04-15 02:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e323a53b971b1e998ede5797647dd024c6ab56b48757684faba4d409359b6ebBlock Operator
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