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 4039998 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041921 epoch_slot_no: 2721 block_no: 4039821 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1143 time: 2020-04-16 12:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x989df3c1e1d673b7a54c72cabb696c44cc56c755d25b423d1cc4b58ee44bc7abBlock Operator
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