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 4050490 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052415 epoch_slot_no: 13215 block_no: 4050313 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-04-18 23:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e38b083a7869af90987409d99a15998982c0e93915ba132c5b17a411e5a0b6eBlock Operator
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