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 4039994 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4041917 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 4039817 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3147 time: 2020-04-16 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf794ef3961879a90a49bede2aec961e7a4477802df08f329f529a9fe884f39a6Block Operator
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