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 4047147 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4049072 epoch_slot_no: 9872 block_no: 4046970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1135 time: 2020-04-18 04:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1e78775f8b6df590c06239704b385b5df0e23e59bf8359c26b1be12d6f94376Block Operator
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