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 4050341 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4052266 epoch_slot_no: 13066 block_no: 4050164 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-04-18 22:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd088b9c2e3461008a838345849dbbac038b1ff09251d6cbcd52a1b8f243e8d6Block Operator
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