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 4049352 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4051277 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 4049175 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10030 time: 2020-04-18 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9695a632fb1a5b8b156f01f1e7cf9fe3efa6c5f8d6c5f346a919069e00a54e2bBlock Operator
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