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 4036430 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4038351 epoch_slot_no: 20751 block_no: 4036253 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2624 time: 2020-04-15 17:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfa02b0fd30b216ab3cc6a9a98cc9ab66b9d519eb76bd3e6c425f72ba42b30dfBlock Operator
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