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 4038014 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4039937 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 4037837 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3848 time: 2020-04-16 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2591f840496b06c34ddce355ba89a731227649e22613102d0f130f594bf0431cBlock Operator
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