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 4047015 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4048940 epoch_slot_no: 9740 block_no: 4046838 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1598 time: 2020-04-18 03:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ec8baf3af69f9241fe3a18fe9ab748e895604c19f585c9908eb67ac435a6a31Block Operator
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