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 4047528 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4049453 epoch_slot_no: 10253 block_no: 4047351 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-04-18 06:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105d5d1ad5eca442f8aba164632a58561978326b28fe7f8af91dbb66f8e17afeBlock Operator
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