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 4049698 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4051623 epoch_slot_no: 12423 block_no: 4049521 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2020-04-18 18:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda3f1ffb35b8d447523162e0b6e2b962d4fd5b60845aed1a386e2b4d418cac0eBlock Operator
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