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 4046191 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4048116 epoch_slot_no: 8916 block_no: 4046014 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-04-17 23:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc0f2de473da89c4606408845d9775d4471c6665f8587e1a0e3cba0373287ac6Block Operator
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