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 4041752 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4043677 epoch_slot_no: 4477 block_no: 4041575 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-16 22:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a16613a7eff0f8e4e141dad7b38b593577e0b04ed507709633fa0d13e42074aBlock Operator
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