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 4041556 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4043481 epoch_slot_no: 4281 block_no: 4041379 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2020-04-16 21:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5de79d9e7f2ee5e4120cac923474976d7e9021d1f39d15af6497513e650e41fBlock Operator
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