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 4034860 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4036781 epoch_slot_no: 19181 block_no: 4034683 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3124 time: 2020-04-15 08:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa51499d1ccc6ef13deb63484ea26d9e50eb50d5c5d462ab2bf700f5067615deBlock Operator
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