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 4048639 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4050564 epoch_slot_no: 11364 block_no: 4048462 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-04-18 12:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb18300be7bff4ad328e3f5e413be6f9559f0750554678876003a3b4d72bb8b7eBlock Operator
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