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 4040145 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4042068 epoch_slot_no: 2868 block_no: 4039968 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-04-16 13:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf97dac37a363eb7037268ade347d927e97d673effb7765a2ce1af0f464caeaa8Block Operator
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