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 4048498 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4050423 epoch_slot_no: 11223 block_no: 4048321 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2262 time: 2020-04-18 12:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb334b1a8249e8f3371152b7d8cfcc43bbbc3998eb2e40f14ad443a0047b7f20Block Operator
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