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 4050526 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052451 epoch_slot_no: 13251 block_no: 4050349 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1830 time: 2020-04-18 23:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x244d2334f4e95564b1f3ab431d391a892ebc029ed0349cd7df06be2b5bae4074Block Operator
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