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 4044443 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4046368 epoch_slot_no: 7168 block_no: 4044266 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-17 13:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f1d272a480af67431e79e4a6158cfaa8afc01b0903a4c3ad1d05af7061e6c2fBlock Operator
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