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 4042212 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044137 epoch_slot_no: 4937 block_no: 4042035 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2666 time: 2020-04-17 01:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb54babdc85ded6b3bd1462953ec643ab11450508a5886c3eba215131666f820Block Operator
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