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 4043518 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4045443 epoch_slot_no: 6243 block_no: 4043341 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1175 time: 2020-04-17 08:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0002fd2871b1ded1d05eeb76d311af8366b9f287fc0badf273212cf381ebd43Block Operator
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