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 4041432 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4043357 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 4041255 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5319 time: 2020-04-16 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70bcea4a869141d78e879f83bb9b1dbb8596e83d0ef1299c6817b189fa730015Block Operator
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