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 4038438 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4040361 epoch_slot_no: 1161 block_no: 4038261 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1397 time: 2020-04-16 04:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x855465fb9627430067929d0d6c897499db6d74c1f72eb7876cfe726b59b80010Block Operator
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