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 4035418 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4037339 epoch_slot_no: 19739 block_no: 4035241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1697 time: 2020-04-15 11:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50914e0f3f0cb85ffa6dae2cdffc2c83f983e00c9ca2d0a8312ebebbc8196a9cBlock Operator
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