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 4038784 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4040707 epoch_slot_no: 1507 block_no: 4038607 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-04-16 06:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4130b09fcd21839f0cf60f9b08a0e171b6e4d8e4917e2c6617528323f928d5eBlock Operator
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