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 4044593 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4046518 epoch_slot_no: 7318 block_no: 4044416 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1505 time: 2020-04-17 14:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b8124afa67a7c88b3bbab75766d014ab8a72956fa8928a0191eaf00cd3ad1e2Block Operator
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