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 4040288 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4042211 epoch_slot_no: 3011 block_no: 4040111 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5487 time: 2020-04-16 14:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5da6c538c481de9dc82144ecd4ba3b0034bcc14bdb5adaadf3212e07c1053198Block Operator
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