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 4036187 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4038108 epoch_slot_no: 20508 block_no: 4036010 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1693 time: 2020-04-15 15:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde820ea8790c5600bc47f417618719e3f56747946bbdc2195c9372b3e56a37b4Block Operator
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