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 4047206 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4049131 epoch_slot_no: 9931 block_no: 4047029 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1867 time: 2020-04-18 04:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x056af2898e5ee54d8d3c603e6e7b12d567526a56649ffc3a441e5d0608af0817Block Operator
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