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 4044467 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4046392 epoch_slot_no: 7192 block_no: 4044290 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1669 time: 2020-04-17 13:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04ae032879375f51972017a6fb8906c2e0f66661700a30938bdb87baf880018cBlock Operator
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