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 4039376 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041299 epoch_slot_no: 2099 block_no: 4039199 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2009 time: 2020-04-16 09:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba16ec55cf7aada42a5742dbf6c26829e81c34c8c27576fcc5c7ade247942afeBlock Operator
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