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 4034797 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4036718 epoch_slot_no: 19118 block_no: 4034620 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-04-15 07:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x362e7dc479a6ff2f9b22e4346bb46cc9e6d8e6d40ea8e122d8e6abf8e9c74e77Block Operator
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