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 4039786 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4041709 epoch_slot_no: 2509 block_no: 4039609 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1537 time: 2020-04-16 11:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95cf8032ab7bddd6e4114229cb29901a85f40149e186b6c5166c0e5a36a21759Block Operator
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