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 4042105 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044030 epoch_slot_no: 4830 block_no: 4041928 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1950 time: 2020-04-17 00:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe950fab0634b651c0c8ce3435d3d259c5413c603e076eec27693117d4c8ddc9dBlock Operator
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