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 4043178 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4045103 epoch_slot_no: 5903 block_no: 4043001 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2020-04-17 06:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e07078230175c11f57343527a080948cbb3ebeaab675f58c4826a72f40f7270Block Operator
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