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 4039274 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4041197 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 4039097 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7637 time: 2020-04-16 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbeaeb687931d81d636be4875b04a05b48f501a065df965af5b2a99eb858d2095Block Operator
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