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 4040853 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4042778 epoch_slot_no: 3578 block_no: 4040676 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-16 17:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe59bca618d9cf9916825f17c65484e21b1d8f3bc3d79aeb207f3040a588b587bBlock Operator
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