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 4039567 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041490 epoch_slot_no: 2290 block_no: 4039390 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1278 time: 2020-04-16 10:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0d0956a07e7cc5e563a4a1fb72ba14cc24ef72fd25d26cf95e9db43a415a763Block Operator
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