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 4044790 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4046715 epoch_slot_no: 7515 block_no: 4044613 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-04-17 15:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x073d28a094186c4a08ea38de52e155dfab9c4a0340451d534cebe0757aec8816Block Operator
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