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 4040270 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4042193 epoch_slot_no: 2993 block_no: 4040093 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5011 time: 2020-04-16 14:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7087eb0788515676b124367fd8a385a24bac6d45fbb4906a28e03661eca9b452Block Operator
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