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 4047134 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4049059 epoch_slot_no: 9859 block_no: 4046957 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1316 time: 2020-04-18 04:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ceb4822bcaf15f50c1a4cc5096258d54e4dbb70b4700604bc6fc66c757e84afBlock Operator
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