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 4050654 Details
Epoch: 187 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4052579 epoch_slot_no: 13379 block_no: 4050477 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2695 time: 2020-04-19 00:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0b1e7224d416ed5379d5a598c8a466113f62f8ba939ccf14207bb24aeadee7dBlock Operator
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