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 4041643 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4043568 epoch_slot_no: 4368 block_no: 4041466 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-16 22:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5a597cc6280bfa36a291b02f0bfbc9072d7ccdde09f44c6a9e2bc98dc5237f2Block Operator
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