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 4037833 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4039756 epoch_slot_no: 556 block_no: 4037656 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2258 time: 2020-04-16 00:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09e3551bacf9cc13251e9a816224cb2a5e80e12828fe5185ce31ab7657c4d039Block Operator
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