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 4046303 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4048228 epoch_slot_no: 9028 block_no: 4046126 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2229 time: 2020-04-17 23:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0043ac0678c8db12d172189337f6be5b0f545760dfa56afd1bb2318689db1a50Block Operator
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