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 4041334 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4043259 epoch_slot_no: 4059 block_no: 4041157 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-04-16 20:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b4583a1f206a7c7c2bec42377e90de7541b3956ea74b81b6b32cefe4ba8498dBlock Operator
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