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 4037741 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4039664 epoch_slot_no: 464 block_no: 4037564 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1668 time: 2020-04-16 00:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42a5a535f70cc679276cc9ea1a7a62fe5e8afb81e953cc0dbdbb5232c825117dBlock Operator
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