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 4034331 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4036252 epoch_slot_no: 18652 block_no: 4034154 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3052 time: 2020-04-15 05:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96090ff216277a27a69075fac0ba9f474e4aae0fd5ef191f9a22afd88f37476fBlock Operator
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