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 4039072 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4040995 epoch_slot_no: 1795 block_no: 4038895 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3818 time: 2020-04-16 07:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34344e2a0d3e78e30fd4e2661c9d7701df668087e2881f3a1cc2ca4f87b4c636Block Operator
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