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 4040263 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4042186 epoch_slot_no: 2986 block_no: 4040086 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1642 time: 2020-04-16 14:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3a4b8b7da8636ed2438dd6f75fa60b2ff7da1eca99f0cd128e8442fb2813c84Block Operator
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