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 4041299 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4043224 epoch_slot_no: 4024 block_no: 4041122 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1719 time: 2020-04-16 20:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea71728135116476d40bd12ce6aaa52b3575ad09baefc7a4abb7e0ebd5a2a8b9Block Operator
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