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 4047371 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4049296 epoch_slot_no: 10096 block_no: 4047194 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2198 time: 2020-04-18 05:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf10b8348915b079811a4dcf10482b085f672acfd08e75bd258f9dd185d4b56e5Block Operator
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