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 4038915 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4040838 epoch_slot_no: 1638 block_no: 4038738 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8596 time: 2020-04-16 06:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01bbb5a1cab0d34739a699fe8b9fde4ab1588f786f44b7da9d24c3496114fff8Block Operator
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