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 4039726 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4041649 epoch_slot_no: 2449 block_no: 4039549 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2059 time: 2020-04-16 11:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82fe3b4f409ec22e0a822e1b4ea028a652f14e14abdadb2cd9d6919de2110429Block Operator
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