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 4036762 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4038683 epoch_slot_no: 21083 block_no: 4036585 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2042 time: 2020-04-15 18:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x000e4b2c92f8de9cf762f921b7ead2fb9b813c6900d52f11a56cc74ae84bfc89Block Operator
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