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 4037689 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4039612 epoch_slot_no: 412 block_no: 4037512 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1860 time: 2020-04-16 00:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbf05a645de0834992dae28d2ef63b2a3905ef05bbd951327e3e89339257be8aBlock Operator
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