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 4035616 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4037537 epoch_slot_no: 19937 block_no: 4035439 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1492 time: 2020-04-15 12:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34a4005d5628731b245b30e0897fa6f53a0babc66704eaff9268b2cc109f2721Block Operator
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