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 4043031 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4044956 epoch_slot_no: 5756 block_no: 4042854 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3052 time: 2020-04-17 05:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe07994f09c913df72ee6a7f9a13151f34d01b9440f9bafece8701a5ddb9512caBlock Operator
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