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 4043379 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4045304 epoch_slot_no: 6104 block_no: 4043202 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6733 time: 2020-04-17 07:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x612cbb8298adf015c140e3eb5b94c45f24b9cba32888d35dbc99e8d7b00a9760Block Operator
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