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 4043435 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4045360 epoch_slot_no: 6160 block_no: 4043258 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1940 time: 2020-04-17 07:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac4c53aa30695ba29224045bbfb4f33e37f191bb44fd7b4355e08cedf63f554eBlock Operator
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