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 4042807 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044732 epoch_slot_no: 5532 block_no: 4042630 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1204 time: 2020-04-17 04:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ef59a05772e26f85d8e3a4baf3cd63ddec668043f0216d8af628bcca1c3e1e1Block Operator
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