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 4040015 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041938 epoch_slot_no: 2738 block_no: 4039838 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1462 time: 2020-04-16 12:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc75a07c2db5b4f07ab923bbf9360897dd9c913e98a7a0bfc4bc3a763dd122af3Block Operator
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