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 4041572 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4043497 epoch_slot_no: 4297 block_no: 4041395 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1455 time: 2020-04-16 21:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fa0bf62a908143b81c5a02f74f7e91adcd7dc20ca5899a5415e5b591a410dffBlock Operator
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