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 4034367 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4036288 epoch_slot_no: 18688 block_no: 4034190 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3081 time: 2020-04-15 05:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfad115314ed820944f0bdf05e0d9d2a5fb86c88a9dcfe383e7707609d34302cBlock Operator
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