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 4043016 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044941 epoch_slot_no: 5741 block_no: 4042839 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-04-17 05:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5352c28ba8311bd62f1c2b4421a209db7fda7815bb89fdc4c493778cfdace2c1Block Operator
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