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 4046897 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4048822 epoch_slot_no: 9622 block_no: 4046720 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-04-18 03:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8380b8fc1dfa50a90da3f63e1816f0fa9cbf452532c85b55218ef79bea39150bBlock Operator
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