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 4043403 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4045328 epoch_slot_no: 6128 block_no: 4043226 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-04-17 07:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701263e882f8e696bea47bba471ff18865f9c1f61668ca0f7dbfaf3b2bdae1e6Block Operator
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