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 4038735 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4040658 epoch_slot_no: 1458 block_no: 4038558 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1982 time: 2020-04-16 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa273a7d33a82b054b83e4643041b8fe2ca05274a8ca2b061dd5541df1a41b2f1Block Operator
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