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 4040043 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041966 epoch_slot_no: 2766 block_no: 4039866 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-04-16 13:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09dd59f6881a69160c46c98411c15a7ae3c7cb350f0ba2a1cbbc76d9629a0d3cBlock Operator
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