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 4035548 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4037469 epoch_slot_no: 19869 block_no: 4035371 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-15 12:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf598139baac1aa5ecf3396c0d01e4c8266f5c55bca9a8f08252b4ac724011aeeBlock Operator
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