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 4037880 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4039803 epoch_slot_no: 603 block_no: 4037703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3529 time: 2020-04-16 01:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b40a014bda2934993fe3e116e06e55e9f60ecfb9fdc09bbe5e71e7d5c2b016fBlock Operator
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