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 4042150 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4044075 epoch_slot_no: 4875 block_no: 4041973 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2463 time: 2020-04-17 00:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6df87186e1dd8f642c6df025749f359d4967607bca300e2eb72f6a4534e0cd09Block Operator
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