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 4045083 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4047008 epoch_slot_no: 7808 block_no: 4044906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-04-17 17:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0de32889b5ec470785bbcac591e1cd1b40db8ec44fffd25bd54c2cf2b8736968Block Operator
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