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 4000049 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4001957 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 3999872 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12705 time: 2020-04-07 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e83c85fc383d270658659bd4b4d4da6cb2ca0e4c5410a3ae292af563786c27bBlock Operator
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