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 4049990 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4051915 epoch_slot_no: 12715 block_no: 4049813 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-04-18 20:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa1e907637b260f325497f3d0a26fd556385b900204969be6de223b06fc03d4Block Operator
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