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 4036246 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4038167 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 4036069 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1699 time: 2020-04-15 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86b36ee7c60b3d4613ed25af453bd6cbeb3147e7eefe208a393a81bd5f9acc78Block Operator
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