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 4037918 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4039841 epoch_slot_no: 641 block_no: 4037741 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2020-04-16 01:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7d84a5d8978e7be64eacd6592041601e2d60cf898133bca3187afcce999bfe7Block Operator
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