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 4039023 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4040946 epoch_slot_no: 1746 block_no: 4038846 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3577 time: 2020-04-16 07:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f64b1a1d0dd7c71024b5a6a73129b571783b88686cd9fd671bbdae8518119b8Block Operator
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