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 4042326 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044251 epoch_slot_no: 5051 block_no: 4042149 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5139 time: 2020-04-17 01:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96345455d0825de62971222c039af677d94d163050f80a235119c8990b5c8cc7Block Operator
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