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 4048902 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4050827 epoch_slot_no: 11627 block_no: 4048725 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1714 time: 2020-04-18 14:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cdc12648cb75a32d1fa3c530a751024619776f2545716a6623c8eda98d1ca95Block Operator
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