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 4037308 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4039231 epoch_slot_no: 31 block_no: 4037131 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1938 time: 2020-04-15 21:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x275b102971158de4be838775cb3ecb901c07999e08c948d089c0b64c54ff5daaBlock Operator
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