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 4044872 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4046797 epoch_slot_no: 7597 block_no: 4044695 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1821 time: 2020-04-17 15:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe963ec02f773e700b712c0885b01c8de9694ae1619d3c5c24b79228318eeeffbBlock Operator
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