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 4043052 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4044977 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 4042875 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10764 time: 2020-04-17 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x943ca09f398f96221ab121329a74d918374d2a1cc0b2b2232a01e4166043e08cBlock Operator
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