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 4050229 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052154 epoch_slot_no: 12954 block_no: 4050052 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-04-18 21:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x694e2c391fc3f96d9a8298ad7ec17dc7129733265ce236ea71278b13c0ccc026Block Operator
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