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 4034604 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4036525 epoch_slot_no: 18925 block_no: 4034427 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2020-04-15 06:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x204fa3869eb2b252e7bceb66c994af626395fe09802fbb8bbdbbeb53c48a0dc6Block Operator
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