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 4034325 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4036246 epoch_slot_no: 18646 block_no: 4034148 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1682 time: 2020-04-15 05:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18b3ca4f444695b68547eee59ca2321937f27d02bef0e258ec5e639caba43d0aBlock Operator
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