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 4037116 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4039037 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 4036939 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2020-04-15 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3cfc278435fc4d8a9e1be617c77e8dae1ceebb0a54c61cdd38c1b553fc7a75eBlock Operator
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