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 4044839 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4046764 epoch_slot_no: 7564 block_no: 4044662 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-04-17 15:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccda83403ff8dd7589a6744cd21768ef38049dc360e5adc56f0b93fbf71cd420Block Operator
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