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 4046694 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4048619 epoch_slot_no: 9419 block_no: 4046517 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-04-18 02:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc40db2c18bfdc2d6c4c40824b24c9cf5b9282c25ebe30b15c570d0d924231a7Block Operator
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