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 4044604 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4046529 epoch_slot_no: 7329 block_no: 4044427 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-17 14:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7da85dba8a86c5fe6530a3b00067dca957c06fff55cb648e821f60121c4d1ca0Block Operator
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