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 4039399 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4041322 epoch_slot_no: 2122 block_no: 4039222 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3366 time: 2020-04-16 09:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88e1b1206cf51175cd22e41d719de33db854d0ae70b5cb6223201af3940f42eaBlock Operator
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