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 4048335 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4050260 epoch_slot_no: 11060 block_no: 4048158 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2591 time: 2020-04-18 11:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61797a8a965b0a7ac33241ef90d562eeff35095ccebf93bf3b7e94a29638d587Block Operator
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