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 4041594 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4043519 epoch_slot_no: 4319 block_no: 4041417 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2039 time: 2020-04-16 21:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b9ffcfda28abe6fb740380a08ddb362a96259db0026ba35efcc3468ce67714eBlock Operator
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