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 4035438 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4037359 epoch_slot_no: 19759 block_no: 4035261 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-15 11:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9775d0281eb426195facacd9efe2921891f8bcab5b38450006f425752f8c403eBlock Operator
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