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 4040033 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041956 epoch_slot_no: 2756 block_no: 4039856 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-04-16 13:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b0f5b5ea41f6d27760bfe297fa8d079c5e4863fc25c846ff9b4c4571e8c7696Block Operator
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