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 4047403 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4049328 epoch_slot_no: 10128 block_no: 4047226 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2020-04-18 06:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75afe8c9f8f3fa0ad1d7bcd4a263e21b040508b104597eb3e30d065237e27160Block Operator
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