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 4034665 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4036586 epoch_slot_no: 18986 block_no: 4034488 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2728 time: 2020-04-15 07:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a06001f8d208cdf16b0667560e22f12aeeaeaae5735ff26c7e636cf655870a4Block Operator
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