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 4035454 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4037375 epoch_slot_no: 19775 block_no: 4035277 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-15 11:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bcd9c06443f88ec87f14358df612b3ede4daa417b0fbba61612857c00e4af68Block Operator
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