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 4046912 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4048837 epoch_slot_no: 9637 block_no: 4046735 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1450 time: 2020-04-18 03:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff6e432f1f926c3ba9baaaebade3ddfca8f45d14c18c59a6793a0de8c19edde4Block Operator
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