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 4039970 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041893 epoch_slot_no: 2693 block_no: 4039793 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-04-16 12:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda73b7791006a2dbb6ef414aafaf4090228b1311678a3b3ab7b383b34194bba6Block Operator
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