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 4039280 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4041203 epoch_slot_no: 2003 block_no: 4039103 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5475 time: 2020-04-16 08:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x067ac33811f1343cdf86c9ececa2721afc5a3df30ba017e320e6e3834c5e7fa2Block Operator
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