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 4036204 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4038125 epoch_slot_no: 20525 block_no: 4036027 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2236 time: 2020-04-15 15:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23a74cdd2859bf013c4c790a742938665ffc85ec8e84b77e80065b9dad77d043Block Operator
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