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 4038374 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4040297 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 4038197 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3341 time: 2020-04-16 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x662411761b6e7190b0a546b8a492c76629a3c6e1ed6f58b7b76feb6323d130ecBlock Operator
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