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 4050587 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4052512 epoch_slot_no: 13312 block_no: 4050410 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-04-18 23:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f9c0ab9fdf7f2bd8a84a447fa6eeee08f950e6e3e33c8130beb4a55dc8a8e17Block Operator
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