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 4019039 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4020960 epoch_slot_no: 3360 block_no: 4018862 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-04-11 16:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe13e141adb61b4504cc76904ed58768efbbdd81269056661d9fc90a70a0a17fcBlock Operator
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