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 4040354 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4042277 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 4040177 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9659 time: 2020-04-16 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54dbd9abe1654d0ba9130274d7fe99a439e4eaa3ca68ecd486721a8689195334Block Operator
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