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 4034717 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4036638 epoch_slot_no: 19038 block_no: 4034540 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-04-15 07:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12530b78d68d9b9f1517e092d3cfd4eff8f95fbc68278d6a4afa08f362eb9250Block Operator
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