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 4046873 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4048798 epoch_slot_no: 9598 block_no: 4046696 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3212 time: 2020-04-18 03:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x345e380ad7e56c60ef0e6ca5f832771cdf3cfe0edf2c2e9ca3a7e6c9e04df791Block Operator
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