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 4039265 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4041188 epoch_slot_no: 1988 block_no: 4039088 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2020-04-16 08:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb53cf1f0f3425a2be00e919ec39b4679e0d73bdf94de9c544cabd58cfca4f593Block Operator
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