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 4048872 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4050797 epoch_slot_no: 11597 block_no: 4048695 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1672 time: 2020-04-18 14:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26cd1c9ac1a88db6fbb03792a932298015a9460aae06a51a842b7432471e2628Block Operator
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