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 4037757 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4039680 epoch_slot_no: 480 block_no: 4037580 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4815 time: 2020-04-16 00:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6189bf7aad69d35168544254906004e5399d1b98265af74345e0ae4ae3ba404Block Operator
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