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 4035084 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4037005 epoch_slot_no: 19405 block_no: 4034907 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2075 time: 2020-04-15 09:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x117dd81ba5cd21c503ed2cfbfc7ac11dc8a60427536279c612d3f6f6a7e026c0Block Operator
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