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 4040046 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4041969 epoch_slot_no: 2769 block_no: 4039869 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-04-16 13:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a489fbd6665ad75387a2e61db6eea53749351d0d9b91fa9e4998b075bf67f30Block Operator
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