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 4041657 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4043582 epoch_slot_no: 4382 block_no: 4041480 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2020-04-16 22:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3973113adce3aa736dedf48f164a3b90ff5e8d7a2aa0f8cbb9b3e02faa5eae8Block Operator
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