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 4035951 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4037872 epoch_slot_no: 20272 block_no: 4035774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3469 time: 2020-04-15 14:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0775ecac70e968249b28966b83f5473184c10e4ad617beeb3fc3b172362c9dfBlock Operator
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