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 4046982 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4048907 epoch_slot_no: 9707 block_no: 4046805 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-04-18 03:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a73e925def49d43d71b7b5273d1adaaa2f4f4f76c98f5b30a5604199de8fda2Block Operator
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