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 4034768 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4036689 epoch_slot_no: 19089 block_no: 4034591 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1064 time: 2020-04-15 07:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x173e616d10a2dd5cd07b1331f8641dcc0cd552d9740c45a4e21bc0853217baf1Block Operator
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