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 4041925 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4043850 epoch_slot_no: 4650 block_no: 4041748 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-04-16 23:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0bcafd46a284f1122c5b1b2e416564bce626b79bea9aa25555de97261f762dfBlock Operator
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