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 4036475 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4038396 epoch_slot_no: 20796 block_no: 4036298 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1303 time: 2020-04-15 17:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdbef0c6cb203926dcee30e462573c26d9d1ae518720cbc715d121e73b875f4cBlock Operator
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