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 4043304 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4045229 epoch_slot_no: 6029 block_no: 4043127 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3085 time: 2020-04-17 07:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8366965c760168686d183cc9aa83ff9d8ab5ec923eac3b8b68d2c553478c7273Block Operator
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