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 4036129 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4038050 epoch_slot_no: 20450 block_no: 4035952 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-04-15 15:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef6603f9150c97649538ad5e5e5bb20cc974f8186e9832a8b23e4ccf6c92efceBlock Operator
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