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 4040707 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4042632 epoch_slot_no: 3432 block_no: 4040530 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-04-16 16:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3992612be2d95afee1a13e23233b2cbb28037dfe0b1b71202007c8d39851d00cBlock Operator
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