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 4037684 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4039607 epoch_slot_no: 407 block_no: 4037507 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4187 time: 2020-04-16 00:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x242b92f918248bfee1b8018956d7a314cf22f7609c4a4126a2d5f6588292a468Block Operator
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