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 4049897 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4051822 epoch_slot_no: 12622 block_no: 4049720 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2321 time: 2020-04-18 19:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15531a196814da6d074634f54c435d31c385cc8f0f68960b22cf4897ac20ff08Block Operator
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