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 4039007 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4040930 epoch_slot_no: 1730 block_no: 4038830 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3250 time: 2020-04-16 07:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd4e8ee9e3aa11a4be3e0e33459e1c1677a22355e32210e71c1acd81362d5dbBlock Operator
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