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 4046838 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4048763 epoch_slot_no: 9563 block_no: 4046661 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4107 time: 2020-04-18 02:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e41b4b7d8ce2c10bc36c86b381ae88722fb0e9bf6f150e985b9d7d27d868bf7Block Operator
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