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 4035904 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4037825 epoch_slot_no: 20225 block_no: 4035727 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-04-15 14:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc868a1e1d6d967025972f1cda3e406b9cb61e3321b197acf2b63c3760aa07e02Block Operator
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