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 4050491 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052416 epoch_slot_no: 13216 block_no: 4050314 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-04-18 23:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69ed82313fb8d2041c82e20c2d52aa7258accdf358ac2cb1e0a25a24a5e60977Block Operator
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