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 4042967 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044892 epoch_slot_no: 5692 block_no: 4042790 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3611 time: 2020-04-17 05:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x727c30647b0cbac0fbe1b93baa35d38dd71fef221c1d9292ba73d927f9ff6d86Block Operator
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