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 4042375 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4044300 epoch_slot_no: 5100 block_no: 4042198 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6214 time: 2020-04-17 02:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe88c396d655cc7828322389724d10ba1fcd0ed060e94788b5d95be42473ae9ffBlock Operator
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