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 4047752 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4049677 epoch_slot_no: 10477 block_no: 4047575 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2020-04-18 07:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf969d822e57534f4ecc0e5202eff6a8d9b64b4650a1f04acdaaccc896ebfe039Block Operator
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