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 4037324 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4039247 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 4037147 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2524 time: 2020-04-15 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77bdf058044520817f5d2efcf372b66a28f0cf5413df50baed4bcbc36a001703Block Operator
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