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 4037460 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4039383 epoch_slot_no: 183 block_no: 4037283 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2020-04-15 22:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c03bfbbfca4366084d4d934e2c9d4049a3d8cb075b672980c9cc927dce378cBlock Operator
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