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 4041810 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4043735 epoch_slot_no: 4535 block_no: 4041633 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2434 time: 2020-04-16 22:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e7ea47841233ec8c926a400ce1c5b6dc84084352d6c688641a6874432ec68e0Block Operator
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