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 4035589 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4037510 epoch_slot_no: 19910 block_no: 4035412 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1878 time: 2020-04-15 12:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5ab04e4bfa0fb192641b9d578b11233dea0ce2c1ddc038aca4afa1d0d033e2dBlock Operator
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