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 4039684 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041607 epoch_slot_no: 2407 block_no: 4039507 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1689 time: 2020-04-16 11:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e6546c31b58e0911b88e974c29634431714edb2a44486ee68f0f03fc8c1f7d1Block Operator
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