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 4044383 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4046308 epoch_slot_no: 7108 block_no: 4044206 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 956 time: 2020-04-17 13:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bd84e3bd1c68ddb2ac6cb1ae4b0bc788e0ff5cfd7ff4a870028cee241f08afaBlock Operator
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