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 4047530 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4049455 epoch_slot_no: 10255 block_no: 4047353 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2678 time: 2020-04-18 06:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0da7f7fc382b4242684609689011daca791ca2da328bdf875bc2d9b878c9b020Block Operator
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