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 4042224 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044149 epoch_slot_no: 4949 block_no: 4042047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-17 01:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19aa86ec233f214d77261d06e487bfa5c230b17ca50034c842ce4ec59cd63e1cBlock Operator
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