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 4050368 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052293 epoch_slot_no: 13093 block_no: 4050191 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1860 time: 2020-04-18 22:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc7b97becd5cc35c0298ba6f216532038e28eb8ce800101c1d52ef4de76b60bbBlock Operator
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