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 4046645 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4048570 epoch_slot_no: 9370 block_no: 4046468 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3947 time: 2020-04-18 01:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7ae718d54f9df98b72559fe08bf6db5990bbe39f085786de3447b53fc61e546Block Operator
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