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 4036576 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4038497 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 4036399 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2256 time: 2020-04-15 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x928705a86ceca71df02b16301b09dd8d3c6dc44b7ec0682ac5bd8363f67fca69Block Operator
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