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 4034582 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4036503 epoch_slot_no: 18903 block_no: 4034405 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1168 time: 2020-04-15 06:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59d906f08000ebc734dda81d29612cfda1055b62c149e45f276f0752b0749156Block Operator
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