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 4049035 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4050960 epoch_slot_no: 11760 block_no: 4048858 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2038 time: 2020-04-18 15:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea024bfc2b37cb06a1f6a16dc805d21a0e2b6eb27098321f31c147ec532040b2Block Operator
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