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 4044267 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4046192 epoch_slot_no: 6992 block_no: 4044090 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1505 time: 2020-04-17 12:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x233372e99698c1aefae9410ffff1117ddd52f8c35a0e35ac9c9e05755314e1baBlock Operator
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