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 4043249 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4045174 epoch_slot_no: 5974 block_no: 4043072 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1467 time: 2020-04-17 06:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4a8174c9501549b84286f408e503c8bb998af472990e120ffa3e1fb920edc0fBlock Operator
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