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 4043000 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044925 epoch_slot_no: 5725 block_no: 4042823 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2020-04-17 05:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x725e52283574eaef739f7f4d64baa5daa55a24ea478e13170169d99d7a030d86Block Operator
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