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 4041612 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4043537 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 4041435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4232 time: 2020-04-16 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcb84b13d3242e5ec59121207a5a891126e9fb1cbe6c45d5757374f11a35ffa9Block Operator
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