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 4037278 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4039199 epoch_slot_no: 21599 block_no: 4037101 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2020-04-15 21:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa76f5fb054bdde4985e4b48bc793ad891d2ccfb8db18a45df61899dc7c0e3421Block Operator
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