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 4041797 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4043722 epoch_slot_no: 4522 block_no: 4041620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1521 time: 2020-04-16 22:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9b932574db1da5a22d16f0b642d35a0e7a293891ec3284ab9bb5ca0cd3e0e94Block Operator
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