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 4037676 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4039599 epoch_slot_no: 399 block_no: 4037499 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-15 23:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa53839382e00eff0822233cda8c157fdf551d93a13490ea6f0d2380f7c8a1f0Block Operator
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