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 4040922 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4042847 epoch_slot_no: 3647 block_no: 4040745 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3686 time: 2020-04-16 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbefacd66b3753f36dae8f7024b6f615488dea8c12573424b7ce5d7617ec68a17Block Operator
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