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 4043348 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4045273 epoch_slot_no: 6073 block_no: 4043171 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1396 time: 2020-04-17 07:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf79bef49d2eb3c581c0b29a67b7619dcf45ab149c873034cecf24dcce8f4cf8Block Operator
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