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 4041252 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4043177 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 4041075 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4070 time: 2020-04-16 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2921fc9d7e8cc2faaa364b039b4f953af69237f730aa87c499cc89c007a9c3bBlock Operator
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