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 4040901 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4042826 epoch_slot_no: 3626 block_no: 4040724 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-04-16 17:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b109aa03b14ff510216b25d7534af7055892721bc55cfeef9d1882905e1d37Block Operator
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