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 4036497 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4038418 epoch_slot_no: 20818 block_no: 4036320 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3265 time: 2020-04-15 17:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedde2877e2a985affc2bddd2c48a0fb35f96da7e12bec49e3106669b5488140aBlock Operator
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