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 4045044 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4046969 epoch_slot_no: 7769 block_no: 4044867 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-04-17 16:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x257dd240f36df7ba51f67a5b7828918d54739334141a71e3701551ac9b1fcad8Block Operator
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