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 4040532 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4042455 epoch_slot_no: 3255 block_no: 4040355 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-04-16 15:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a1c72645f5906e3a16b3508d74be9549d368198e8b4ced369ecba754228b5bdBlock Operator
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