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 4042403 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044328 epoch_slot_no: 5128 block_no: 4042226 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1677 time: 2020-04-17 02:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10f0d9b7bcdc69b6af91ce63fd8dc535c9ff71d028509d1160cdc81540cc82d8Block Operator
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