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 4049562 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4051487 epoch_slot_no: 12287 block_no: 4049385 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2020-04-18 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03fde55d377bc977ff18e8f89afe44acd2f3ab513ced05120b34c084da8ce490Block Operator
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