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 4048624 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4050549 epoch_slot_no: 11349 block_no: 4048447 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1040 time: 2020-04-18 12:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc159cfded0877e25429372cce26a82d50a376a6401c8d6ea3bf7e135f24cdac1Block Operator
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