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 4040849 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4042774 epoch_slot_no: 3574 block_no: 4040672 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-16 17:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbe7b63976521ae2ea68b2c54a534dc57012b9b669a12d8453d6e20671ce7791Block Operator
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