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 4039484 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4041407 epoch_slot_no: 2207 block_no: 4039307 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5648 time: 2020-04-16 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cd5226fcc9a9684b77d722af941004e84668fbd2049745b57b560eb2ebbb157Block Operator
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