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 4046832 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4048757 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 4046655 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 13659 time: 2020-04-18 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48931f766392326665ab4d9c2bcf894143220a6e4e28d371cf6d6b9c6a739874Block Operator
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