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 4036571 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4038492 epoch_slot_no: 20892 block_no: 4036394 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-15 17:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65109693deed9c593331a9458d300ea1f5615841793665acf07a4677f95ec80dBlock Operator
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