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 4034956 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4036877 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 4034779 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13107 time: 2020-04-15 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa923e94ce881206888bbebd9cf17a6b936c00ed9b0254f230e47d47c9e21e1b5Block Operator
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