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 4047466 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4049391 epoch_slot_no: 10191 block_no: 4047289 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2042 time: 2020-04-18 06:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24d37b20b397e7c2ede1d89f30b944419c90fcb6c62c3ffeba55036a031ff07eBlock Operator
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