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 4044227 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4046152 epoch_slot_no: 6952 block_no: 4044050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1972 time: 2020-04-17 12:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8adda52ebe486fa4b7b5b6ab5c1e79ad409b9eec808996ed8bb2a310f41be17bBlock Operator
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