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 4049235 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4051160 epoch_slot_no: 11960 block_no: 4049058 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1274 time: 2020-04-18 16:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8828b0324263118f13bcd35d1ba7387ed261cf1bb969593a0921a5c2193d22dBlock Operator
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