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 4036491 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4038412 epoch_slot_no: 20812 block_no: 4036314 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1656 time: 2020-04-15 17:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x050a6be54bdbb1ef59db05df6b09a9b937f36cac165fd6e2bd0437686fb03bcbBlock Operator
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