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 4040588 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4042512 epoch_slot_no: 3312 block_no: 4040411 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3808 time: 2020-04-16 16:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b5ae5bae87f78136d39db37713c21547ff60942a1f7b7a26b0626cdc7eee6b8Block Operator
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