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 4046817 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4048742 epoch_slot_no: 9542 block_no: 4046640 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3779 time: 2020-04-18 02:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87eac14998b754e24f3524bdf63d48c0de812b074d5a18d16c6004a0164e6cf6Block Operator
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