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 4041774 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4043699 epoch_slot_no: 4499 block_no: 4041597 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1778 time: 2020-04-16 22:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6ffbc2901066f799a2ddbd8a216ebeb5f98d65c3e41de112ac6becf229d6070Block Operator
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