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 4039285 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4041208 epoch_slot_no: 2008 block_no: 4039108 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1434 time: 2020-04-16 08:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42521bbddbf8e6bf823b7a63c0652810382f06ec467466a368f580c2befc6df8Block Operator
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