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 4035835 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4037756 epoch_slot_no: 20156 block_no: 4035658 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2368 time: 2020-04-15 13:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb1c3e1977ea55dc2bf2d92ea62ce838fe460eb6a84d56d3bdd72cc838f2348dBlock Operator
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