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 4039392 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4041315 epoch_slot_no: 2115 block_no: 4039215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4460 time: 2020-04-16 09:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0ff8d7bec2f874ba3864c84517a6e78e7749a5fbd2f68c98d9efe6176e31ddfBlock Operator
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