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 4039869 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041792 epoch_slot_no: 2592 block_no: 4039692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2547 time: 2020-04-16 12:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61500f5bb4f08b68dde34a71f46b398a7a5442498dff9cdf8974821efa7087ffBlock Operator
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