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 4041909 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4043834 epoch_slot_no: 4634 block_no: 4041732 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2670 time: 2020-04-16 23:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef3b56db2c53c8fd462c0a5c38e44da03bf571e43a1670194c79c11b8e2c94b0Block Operator
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