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 4049296 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4051221 epoch_slot_no: 12021 block_no: 4049119 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 921 time: 2020-04-18 16:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x650f065718b651a36cca048ea05dc0e99e2b272e65c60ef33fe06df7188f5e0fBlock Operator
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