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 4040024 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4041947 epoch_slot_no: 2747 block_no: 4039847 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3717 time: 2020-04-16 13:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x713358039a66d8b9fb24d9092064007d92239e661e2e95e4c6a03d4c55a56f8fBlock Operator
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