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 4042490 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044415 epoch_slot_no: 5215 block_no: 4042313 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4592 time: 2020-04-17 02:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdceb8eddb44ded989b3a3cbe17df6842c4e5ce28eaea4f93029bf3ff77890a79Block Operator
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