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 4049238 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4051163 epoch_slot_no: 11963 block_no: 4049061 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1957 time: 2020-04-18 16:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x287a4c5ec67fb87651580ad51da77ef36412055586c042473a74ffa58bb4b5e5Block Operator
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