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 4039183 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041106 epoch_slot_no: 1906 block_no: 4039006 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3887 time: 2020-04-16 08:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2e3ab54153c78294347a6169f7139846e1c431d4afab39377edb53fd1b7d273Block Operator
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