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 4042211 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4044136 epoch_slot_no: 4936 block_no: 4042034 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2204 time: 2020-04-17 01:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9e696e2d3eb61706bfc72be8e125066ced1b270778b1c8ce7508b27d84dc55bBlock Operator
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