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 4038122 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4040045 epoch_slot_no: 845 block_no: 4037945 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2020-04-16 02:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdd62071659b9dc565a09fb5b64a07d2a3e1d47046ee288b69a7939b807e0618Block Operator
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