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 4046682 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4048607 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 4046505 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3819 time: 2020-04-18 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd582499d14f4ec1c8c091d6a9e187a09351ffbfe52d4fe89088a1c69ef8559f1Block Operator
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