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 4046721 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4048646 epoch_slot_no: 9446 block_no: 4046544 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1454 time: 2020-04-18 02:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca200649d656ea4d8195f7b96860b24d4fbb95f103519584cc8e39f824735e9dBlock Operator
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