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 4025048 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4026969 epoch_slot_no: 9369 block_no: 4024871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1090 time: 2020-04-13 01:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde4f63c7a40ab42ae3440561bc6484a2c690bb5011a9447a20ba681f9928dbb2Block Operator
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