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 4040299 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4042222 epoch_slot_no: 3022 block_no: 4040122 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1746 time: 2020-04-16 14:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b115cd4b6af1e6da2639bec7959386545a7e671732ce18b8bfb393e713e7df7Block Operator
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