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 4042733 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044658 epoch_slot_no: 5458 block_no: 4042556 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-04-17 04:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8e19aadc3cfa7cd2a976df7aa84863cd116228aef5a0c73254309a17c1c8a95Block Operator
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