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 4048007 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4049932 epoch_slot_no: 10732 block_no: 4047830 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1274 time: 2020-04-18 09:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff1d7545cbb78d946bc70af5d9c127a6eea134ae0af3b9511251be2761cf588eBlock Operator
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