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 4046397 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4048322 epoch_slot_no: 9122 block_no: 4046220 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2020-04-18 00:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac66de0c6bbffc2299f4fc505d21696acb2e7884d354560e885a6dcd0abd50e6Block Operator
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