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 4043007 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4044932 epoch_slot_no: 5732 block_no: 4042830 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3947 time: 2020-04-17 05:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f3c6999474d8583c3234211589012edc925fd1fbd33e8023a78de100cbb1a92Block Operator
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