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 4034586 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4036507 epoch_slot_no: 18907 block_no: 4034409 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2020-04-15 06:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b4b15f3e7e3d9d18a63489026dc6f3c665b9985eb58f980417fe5e032e72b08Block Operator
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