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 4037468 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4039391 epoch_slot_no: 191 block_no: 4037291 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1622 time: 2020-04-15 22:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f216a736ab95742ca0426cedf19947603cfd63bcd32d5fd98040617faaaec69Block Operator
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