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 4039773 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4041696 epoch_slot_no: 2496 block_no: 4039596 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2216 time: 2020-04-16 11:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb44eb4de2cee156f2e1a9be0348e5cd63f61625efdf28cf00859c6d5cac5a561Block Operator
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