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 4046250 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4048175 epoch_slot_no: 8975 block_no: 4046073 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1470 time: 2020-04-17 23:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x314e09d095d62ccdb965d73d2c387e4da991c788b98df2422dda8bc075f3ffb9Block Operator
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