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 4034684 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4036605 epoch_slot_no: 19005 block_no: 4034507 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1336 time: 2020-04-15 07:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e21b7ba176c49e39f0092053b2277d62d3ab36492d2d76b143da84640434fe8Block Operator
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