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 4034813 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4036734 epoch_slot_no: 19134 block_no: 4034636 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1537 time: 2020-04-15 08:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1fdfa35ee0bc4377013637d9e464fe381eef95eb4f67ed7b80e1d16a7215f8dBlock Operator
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