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 4037474 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4039397 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 4037297 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2421 time: 2020-04-15 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02116fa2ca7b836d8c4fa2a32e2c0c88486a4fc014b971b6a7a8ee0cf43bf38eBlock Operator
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