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 4034502 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4036423 epoch_slot_no: 18823 block_no: 4034325 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2076 time: 2020-04-15 06:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf89171d8fbfa623760b8825d353cfb887b09e58370de06a6345330f5aaed978Block Operator
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