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 4036079 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4038000 epoch_slot_no: 20400 block_no: 4035902 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1783 time: 2020-04-15 15:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6feff2fda4aeaadeb1928382f4532a9372939641d6ba19286bcc979e53b6c17dBlock Operator
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