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 4048711 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4050636 epoch_slot_no: 11436 block_no: 4048534 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1967 time: 2020-04-18 13:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5dec4f36c07fbb531c1dcae800b30a433c9c642ac9e0526df3c420acad1235bBlock Operator
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