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 4046887 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4048812 epoch_slot_no: 9612 block_no: 4046710 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6027 time: 2020-04-18 03:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50994c6e6d5eb86aac11ff779d4d76f1ba42d5e534aab6ddcb7350a508049043Block Operator
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