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 4035714 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4037635 epoch_slot_no: 20035 block_no: 4035537 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-04-15 13:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710acd4f2e243511701e95d1e4a66d60304f379e5d75f9f63974d38c5d2910b7Block Operator
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