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 4040869 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4042794 epoch_slot_no: 3594 block_no: 4040692 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2020-04-16 17:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e2b237235fc0f40897aff819374dfce5d8a4972ef4f8695b8032443441831aeBlock Operator
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