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 4036050 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4037971 epoch_slot_no: 20371 block_no: 4035873 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-04-15 14:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe424ab9181865e138385fed9a2b57690a587c8fb7880b06631b8219be7e8a84eBlock Operator
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