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 4037767 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4039690 epoch_slot_no: 490 block_no: 4037590 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-16 00:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b03489e05e66ec5fc427ee1bd787d2a233b58f937e9b5a76afd108999489045Block Operator
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