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 4035432 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4037353 epoch_slot_no: 19753 block_no: 4035255 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1639 time: 2020-04-15 11:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1d5d3f2c7c14252c508d4b0d733336f2b424257a06c7133257c54f00927d2b7Block Operator
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