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 4044927 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4046852 epoch_slot_no: 7652 block_no: 4044750 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1316 time: 2020-04-17 16:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3b5be15bd9ca5fdece673b3ab42464c95ab5c14339299a5cd9d55e4635c9e0fBlock Operator
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