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 4039088 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041011 epoch_slot_no: 1811 block_no: 4038911 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2666 time: 2020-04-16 07:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f4d3b93d0eac9ffcf1cfa6dc673f6c5d1b95effa25ee9a5661f695a6a766ae9Block Operator
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