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 4046852 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4048777 epoch_slot_no: 9577 block_no: 4046675 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3931 time: 2020-04-18 02:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7ce5d33f6632fb4857c4dd3c0c52a32302dbc01879bef1d603ded09e0ac9026Block Operator
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