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 4037500 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4039423 epoch_slot_no: 223 block_no: 4037323 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2177 time: 2020-04-15 22:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd27b0da520b281d53ca2416e316d21b4a5f54c13bae9913d4390d7187d766036Block Operator
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