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 4044293 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4046218 epoch_slot_no: 7018 block_no: 4044116 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2230 time: 2020-04-17 12:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16b660e920f8913070c9a048ecfe8cf5d1926d84dadcb719694f42e0e9f14d1bBlock Operator
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