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 4041561 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4043486 epoch_slot_no: 4286 block_no: 4041384 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2067 time: 2020-04-16 21:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb96dd6ecdae84a14a3a77a1258d6733fe42c199e21816170a733d78215f4147Block Operator
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