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 4034003 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4035924 epoch_slot_no: 18324 block_no: 4033826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-04-15 03:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8d6802b27991dcdda44f4ab3baa2cf7e2e4bedb9a689281223a79b88d5e8ec2Block Operator
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