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 4048720 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4050645 epoch_slot_no: 11445 block_no: 4048543 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1782 time: 2020-04-18 13:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2b7982bad0d63c987f74d6f03bfbf5674b6166c9a20e3d9d690f6e383cbb53eBlock Operator
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