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 4035448 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4037369 epoch_slot_no: 19769 block_no: 4035271 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2317 time: 2020-04-15 11:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d4aa5f267199ccc716d9e37b8dd9c61c52c9c772548da7f8fc3bcc3e16bfa85Block Operator
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