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 4047525 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4049450 epoch_slot_no: 10250 block_no: 4047348 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2020-04-18 06:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18e040709724ed33d648bd3221da6a8bc12907a0bef80bdf0369659e70e97b80Block Operator
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