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 4042351 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4044276 epoch_slot_no: 5076 block_no: 4042174 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1409 time: 2020-04-17 01:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a512c456b50e5bde442ffb837748fc9f706680bf1e4e34b4576de0251150d78Block Operator
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