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 4042221 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044146 epoch_slot_no: 4946 block_no: 4042044 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4411 time: 2020-04-17 01:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5468b6cd74b48fd66b11023981c17aeca8ef21cd3abd821fb55ca27d7b3e83ccBlock Operator
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