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 4038643 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4040566 epoch_slot_no: 1366 block_no: 4038466 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-04-16 05:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90316d6f120eb374a368a4e1af1888ed90f10a006b8d0245570778644cd6a586Block Operator
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