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 4042479 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4044404 epoch_slot_no: 5204 block_no: 4042302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4801 time: 2020-04-17 02:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0092aae3dd18b7d46a34b89363d2bbd63468b04a553c53d861ac3a94f9731610Block Operator
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