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 4042607 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044532 epoch_slot_no: 5332 block_no: 4042430 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1961 time: 2020-04-17 03:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36c88769ba8a971a3b3aac1a5390cab30b9dc6e194821bde31c1c7c1e31d72c6Block Operator
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